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Kendal
Spend 1–2 days in Kendal: visit Kemangi Beach, Curug Sewu waterfall and the historic sugar factory, then catch a train or bus back.
Kendal is a small regency on Java’s north coast, offering a handful of beaches, a notable waterfall and a historic sugar‑factory museum. All sights are reachable within an hour from the town centre, so a short stay of one to two days covers the highlights without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- SRG
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
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- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
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 Kendal110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kendal, 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
- SafetyKendal is generally safe; watch for traffic on busy roads and keep valuables secure on beaches.
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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 ambulance · 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.
- AirportSRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Serves Semarang, about 70 km (43 mi) north; bus or train to Kendal).SRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Serves Semarang, about 43 mi (70 km) north; bus or train to Kendal).
- Getting aroundUse Gojek ride‑hailing, rent a motorbike, or take TransJateng minibuses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personRp151,032
- Mid-range bed3‑star hotel room, a night, per roomRp550,000
- High-end bed3‑star hotel room, a night, per roomRp800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp120,000 · High Rp200,000
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
- SRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Serves Semarang, about 70 km (43 mi) north; bus or train to Kendal)SRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Serves Semarang, about 43 mi (70 km) north; bus or train to Kendal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–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 (20 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kendal: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Jun
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 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 Gojek ride‑hailing, rent a motorbike, or take TransJateng minibuses. Pedicabs are common for short downtown trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kemangi Beach
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Motorbike or Gojek, ~20 min from town centre
Popular for surfing and sunset; no lifeguard.
Curug Sewu waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Minibus to Patean, then 15 min walk
Entry fee Rp17,200 (2026).
Pabrik Gula Cepiring
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Motorbike or taxi, ~25 min
Historic sugar factory, free entry.
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.
Hotel Grand Anugrah
Budget rooms, free Wi‑Fi, central location.
Sae Inn Kendal
3‑star hotel with pool, near main road.
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
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–250,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| 3‑star hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp550,000 | Rp550,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp120,000 | Rp240,000 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)2 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| Gojek ride (average 10 km)2 × Rp25,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp94,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp517,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,034,000≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and intercity train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Warung meal (e.g., Momoh beef) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Sate bumbon (beef satay) | Rp50,000 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | Rp3,000–5,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp50,000–70,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train and bus schedules vary; check departure times for KA Airlangga, KA Dharmawangsa, etc. (check).
- Some beaches lack lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- General112
Embassy
US Consulate in Surabaya (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Jakarta → Kendal (KA Airlangga): about Rp150,000–200,000, 8 h (check)
- Bus Jakarta → Kendal: about Rp120,000–180,000, 9 h (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana kamar kecil? — Where is the bathroom? (dee mah-nah kah-mar keh-cheel)
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 Kendal. 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 Nov–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for flexible beach visits.
- Consider a night in nearby Semarang for more dining options.
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