Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Purwokerto travel guide

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You're Going to Love Purwokerto

With a population of 217,222, Purwokerto is a must-see destination in Central Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Purwokerto to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Purwokerto

Purwokerto in January
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Purwokerto in January
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Purwokerto

Plane

Although Purwokerto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Intl (YIA), which is located 65 miles from Purwokerto.

Car

Another option to get to Purwokerto is to pick up a car hire from Jakarta, which is about 186 miles from Purwokerto. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Jakarta.

Plane

Although Purwokerto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Intl (YIA), which is located 65 miles from Purwokerto.

Car

Another option to get to Purwokerto is to pick up a car hire from Jakarta, which is about 186 miles from Purwokerto. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Jakarta.

Airports near Purwokerto

YIAYogyakarta Intl
JOGYogyakarta Adisutjipto
SRGSemarang Achmad Yani

Airlines serving Purwokerto

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (8 reviews)
TransNusa
Good (3 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (5 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Purwokerto

Hiring a car in Purwokerto

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Purwokerto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.62 and $19.49.

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Purwokerto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.62 and $19.49.

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