Pangandaran

The questions people ask first about Pangandaran, 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
• SafetyPangandaran is a low-crime beach town; the real risks are rip currents on the ocean beaches, scooters on unlit roads at night and holiday crowds.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or tea at a beach caféRp12,000–30,000
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus to Ciamis / BanjarcheckRp20,000Rp25,000
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000
• Budget bedFan guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp150,000
• Mid-range bedFan guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp250,000
• High-end bedFan guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp400,000

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp550,000 · High Rp1,200,000

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

CJN Nusawiru Airport (Pangandaran) (Small airfield near Cijulang, about 25 km (16 mi) west of town; flights are irregular — check before relying on it.) · BDO Husein Sastranegara, Bandung (Then 4–6 h by car or shuttle to Pangandaran.)CJN Nusawiru Airport (Pangandaran) (Small airfield near Cijulang, about 16 mi (25 km) west of town; flights are irregular — check before relying on it.) · BDO Husein Sastranegara, Bandung (Then 4–6 h by car or shuttle to Pangandaran.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

Rp250,000–450,000 excl. bed

Mid

Rp450,000–900,000 excl. bed

High

Rp900,000+ excl. bed

• Weekends and national holidays bring heavy domestic crowds and higher room rates — book ahead.
• The reserve charges foreigners far more than locals; bring cash and expect a higher rate on Sundays and holidays.
• ATMs cluster near the bus terminal and Nyiur Indah, not at the beach — carry cash.
• Green Canyon boat queues build up on holidays; go early on a weekday.
• Roads to Citumang and Green Valley are rough — only with a confident rider.