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Karawang
Visit Karawang for a day stop to see the waterpark and industrial heritage; one night if you want a quiet base near Jakarta.
Karawang is a satellite city of Jakarta, 50 km east, with easy toll‑road and rail links. Its main attractions are a waterpark, a large mall and nearby archaeological sites; a day is enough for the basics, a night if you prefer a low‑key stay.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy), Dec (holiday traffic)
- Airport
- CGK
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Karawang110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Karawang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic congestion on toll road and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 ambulance/fire · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (Main Jakarta airport, about 50 km (31 mi) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).).CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (Main Jakarta airport, about 31 mi (50 km) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).).
- Getting aroundUse angkot minivans on routes 01,02,07,15,16,17,63; taxis and ride‑hailing are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)Rp15,000–25,000
- Street or quick mealStreet food (dodong hideung ketan)Rp5,000–10,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))Rp30,000–40,000
- Museum or sight ticketWaterpark entryRp70,000 weekdays, Rp90,000 weekends
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personRp120,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRp650,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRp900,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp250,000 · High Rp400,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (Main Jakarta airport, about 50 km (31 mi) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).)CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (Main Jakarta airport, about 31 mi (50 km) west; express bus or taxi to Karawang (≈1 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Karawang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Use angkot minivans on routes 01,02,07,15,16,17,63; taxis and ride‑hailing are common. The toll road Jakarta‑Cikampek has exits at West (km 47) and East (km 54).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Batujaya archaeological site
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north 40 km (25 mi) via toll road; about 45 minDrive north 25 mi (40 km) via toll road; about 45 min
Oldest temple complex in Java, check opening hours.
Rengasdengklok
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus or angkot north 15 km (9.3 mi); ≈30 minLocal bus or angkot north 9.3 mi (15 km); ≈30 min
Historic town where independence draft was written.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mercure Karawang
Double rooms from Rp480,000 per night; near KCP mall.
Resinda Hotel Karawang
Double rooms from Rp800,000 per night; luxury facilities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × Rp650,000 | Rp650,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Tol Jakarta‑Cikampek (West exit to city)2 × Rp12,000 · check | Rp24,000 |
| Angkot ride (average)2 × Rp5,000 · check | Rp10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp118,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp651,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,302,000≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Street food (dodong hideung ketan) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Waterpark entry | Rp70,000 weekdays, Rp90,000 weekends |
| Taxi (5 km) | Rp30,000–40,000 |
| Angkot ride | Rp5,000–7,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak traffic on toll road during Jakarta rush hours.
- Waterpark entry prices differ weekdays (Rp70,000) vs weekends (Rp90,000).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance/Fire
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance/Fire118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jakarta → Karawang (tol): ≈ Rp30,000–40,000, 1 h (check)
- Karawang → Batujaya (taxi): ≈ Rp50,000, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Toilet di mana? — Where is the toilet? (toh-let dee mah-nah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Karawang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy), Dec (holiday traffic) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Mercure for pool access and easy mall proximity.
- Combine Karawang with a Jakarta day‑trip using the toll road.
Sources
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