Major city · Indonesia
Carita
Spend a half‑day on Carita Beach (swim, snorkel, banana boat); add one night if you want beachfront lodging.
Carita is a small coastal town in Banten, best for a beach day with water sports; a single night covers the main attractions and a sunset walk.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- CGK
- Nights
- 1
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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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Carita110 ▾
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 Carita, 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
- SafetyCarita is generally safe; watch traffic on main road and keep an eye on personal belongings at busy beach spots.
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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 fire and ambulance (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 (≈120 km (75 mi) north, about 2½–4 h by car depending on traffic).CGK Soekarno–Hatta International (≈75 mi (120 km) north, about 2½–4 h by car depending on traffic).
- Getting aroundRoads along the coast; public minibuses (elf) from Cilegon; angkots to Anyer (most stop before Carita); walk the 3 km (1.9 mi) beach stretch.Roads along the coast; public minibuses (elf) from Cilegon; angkots to Anyer (most stop before Carita); walk the 1.9 mi (3 km) beach stretch.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal snack (pisang goreng)Rp10,000–20,000
- Budget bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomRp430,000
- Mid-range bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomRp550,000
- High-end bedDouble hotel room, a night, per roomRp700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp250,000 · High Rp350,000
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 (≈120 km (75 mi) north, about 2½–4 h by car depending on traffic)CGK Soekarno–Hatta International (≈75 mi (120 km) north, about 2½–4 h by car depending on traffic)
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest May (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 Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Carita: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Roads along the coast; public minibuses (elf) from Cilegon; angkots to Anyer (most stop before Carita); walk the 3 km beach stretch.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Labuan
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Coastal road south, about 15 min by car or taxi
Fishing town, quiet beach.
Anyer
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Coastal road north, 10 min by car
Larger beach resort area.
Panimbang
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Coastal road north‑west, 25 min by car
Less developed, check road condition.
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.
Carita Bay Resort
Studios from Rp400,000 per night, beachfront
Hotel Bali De Anyer
Double rooms from Rp430,000 per night, pool
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
- Rp150,000–200,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp200,000–300,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp300,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp550,000 | Rp550,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Public minibus (elf) from Cilegon2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Banana boat ride2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Jet ski hour2 × Rp200,000 · check | Rp400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp205,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,128,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,255,000≈ US$140 |
Hotel Bali De Anyer
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood plate (fish, prawns, cuttlefish) | Rp50,000–80,000 |
| Banana boat | Rp150,000 |
| Jet ski (1 h) | Rp200,000 |
| Local snack (pisang goreng) | Rp10,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jakarta‑Merak toll road traffic can add 1–2 h; plan 4 h travel time.
- Boat operators vary in safety; choose those providing life jackets.
- Temporary tattoo inks may cause skin irritation; test a small patch.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118
Embassy
US Embassy in Jakarta; consulates in Surabaya and Medan.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jakarta → Carita (bus/elf): about Rp150,000 one‑way (check)
- Taxi Cilegon → Carita: ≈ Rp50,000–70,000
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana pantainya? — Where is the beach? (dee mah-nah pahn-tah-nyah)
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 Carita. 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: May–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Apr (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 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Carita Bay Resort for sunset beach walk.
- Combine with a day‑trip to Ujung Kulon National Park (overnight recommended).
Sources
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