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Pacet
Spend a half‑day at the hot springs and mini‑park; add one night in a budget hotel or villa if you want to stay after sunset.
Pacet is a hilly resort about 60 km south of Surabaya, popular for hot springs, mountain views and outdoor activities. The area is reachable by car, has limited public transport and offers budget lodging, making a half‑day visit feasible, with an extra night for a relaxed stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- SUB
- 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 Pacet110 ▾
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 Pacet, 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 for day visitors; respect steep roads and follow local safety notices at hot‑spring areas.
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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 · 112 General emergency · 118 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.
- AirportSUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (about 70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min by car).SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (about 43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min by car).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical way; no regular public transport within Pacet.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealFruit snack (banana, mango)Rp5,000–12,000
- Budget bedVilla rental (2‑4 people), a night, per roomRp1,200,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp800,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp1,200,000
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
- SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (about 70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min by car)SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (about 43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min by car)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pacet: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 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
Car is the only practical way; no regular public transport within Pacet.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tretes
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive south from Pacet, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 minDrive south from Pacet, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min
Nearby hill resort with similar scenery.
Trawas
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Drive east, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 minDrive east, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min
Small village with local market.
Cangar (Malang regency)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north‑west, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 hDrive north‑west, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h
Higher altitude (≈1500 m) and hot springs; road can be winding.
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.
Alit Establishment
Budget hotel with pool; price from Rp640,900 per night
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
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp800,000 | Rp800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Car rental (day, 2 persons)2 × Rp500,000 · Includes fuel; check local rates. | Rp1,000,000 |
| Hot‑spring entry fee2 × Rp80,000 · Check latest price at the site. | Rp160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp246,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,353,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,706,000≈ US$170 |
Alit Establishment price from Rp640,900
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and car‑rental not included.
Prices of common things
| Warung meal (nasi goreng, mie goreng) | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Grilled fish at fishing pond | Rp25,000–45,000 |
| Fruit snack (banana, mango) | Rp5,000–12,000 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | Rp3,000–5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep road to the hot springs (≈30 % grade) – drive carefully.
- Landslide history (2002) – follow local signage and avoid unsafe areas.
- Limited public transport – plan a rental car or arrange a driver.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergency112
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Surabaya; other embassies in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental Surabaya → Pacet (day): about Rp350,000–500,000, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Alit Establishment room: from Rp640,900 per night (check)
Say or show
- Berapa harganya? — How much does this cost?
- Di mana sumber air panas? — Where is the hot spring?
- Saya ingin kamar untuk dua malam — I would like a room for two nights
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 Pacet. 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 1 area 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
- Car‑rental contract from Surabaya (SUB) to Pacet.
- Add night‑stay at Alit Establishment or a local villa.
- Include outbound/flying‑fox tickets at Pacet Mini Park.
Sources
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