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Major city · Indonesia

Kuta, LombokKuta

Base here 3–4 nights for beaches and surf; rent a scooter (Rp50,000–75,000/day) or hire a driver — Grab and Gojek do not run in Kuta.

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Kuta is South Lombok's beach town: a fishing village turned surf and resort base, 18 km from Lombok International Airport (LOP). The draw is the coastline east and west of town — Tanjung Aan, Mawun, Selong Belanak, Gerupuk — plus Bukit Merese for sunset. Three or four nights covers the beaches and one surf session; add nights if you want to slow down. Note this is not Kuta, Bali.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct (dry season)
avoid Nov–Mar (wet season; heavy rain and rough surf)
Airport
LOP
Nights
3–4
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  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • 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.
  • Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
  • 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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Kuta, Lombok112 ▾

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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 Kuta, Lombok, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • CoffeeRp20,000–40,000
  • BeerLarge Bintang beerRp30,000–60,000
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personRp100,000
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomRp700,000
  • High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomRp1,500,000

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000

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.

Tanjung Aan and Bukit MereseSurf breaks at Gerupuk and SegerMandalika resort area and circuitSelong Belanak and Mawun beaches
Airports
LOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (18 km (11 mi) north of Kuta; metered taxi about 25 min, roughly Rp80,000 (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jul (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kuta, Lombok: next 7 days

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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)

24°C (75°F)

20 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

19 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

In the village everything is walkable. For the beaches you need wheels: a rented scooter (about Rp50,000/day, no fuel) or a car with driver (about Rp350,000 for a half day). Ride-hailing apps Grab and Gojek do not operate in Kuta because of the local taxi association — use ojek (motorbike taxi) or your hotel's driver. Bemos exist but are slow and confusing for visitors.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tanjung Aan and Bukit Merese

go

Door to door: 30–45 min

Scooter or driver east about 4 km (2.5 mi), then walk up the headland

Go early for the beach break, or late for sunset from the hill; small entrance fee.

Seger Beach and Seger Hill

go

Door to door: 20–30 min

Scooter east past the Novotel, then right after the small bridge

Rp5,000 motorbike entry; short climb for bay views and the Bau Nyale festival site.

Gerupuk

go

Door to door: 20 min

Scooter east about 7 km (4.3 mi), 10–15 min

Boat to the breaks Rp80,000 for one, Rp50,000 each for two; inside break suits beginners.

Mawun and Selong Belanak

go

Door to door: 30–50 min

Scooter west 8–17 km (5–11 mi) over steep hills, or a driver

Mawun is quiet with a few stalls; Selong Belanak is commercial with surf schools and pushy sunbed sellers.

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.

Kuta village centre

Walkable to Kuta Beach, warungs and surf shops; homestays and small hotels.

Mandalika / Pantai Putri Nyale

Resort strip about 3 km (1.9 mi) east; Novotel and beach park, quieter at night.

Gerupuk and the east bays

For surfers who want to be near the boat breaks; few 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp400,000–700,000 excl. bed
Mid
Rp700,000–1,500,000 excl. bed
High
Rp1,500,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 3 nights × Rp700,000Rp2,100,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp900,000Rp5,400,000
Airport taxi, LOP to Kuta, one way1 × Rp80,000Rp80,000
Scooter rental, one day, no fuel2 × Rp50,000Rp100,000
Car with driver, half day1 × Rp350,000Rp350,000
eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000Rp300,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeRp833,000
Trip total≈ Rp1,527,000 per person per day, bed includedRp9,163,000≈ US$600

2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warungRp25,000–50,000
CoffeeRp20,000–40,000
Large Bintang beerRp30,000–60,000
Scooter rental, one dayFuel extra; no insurance.Rp50,000–75,000
Boat to Gerupuk breaksCheaper per person with more surfers.Rp30,000–80,000 per person
Surfboard hire, one dayRp50,000–100,000
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kuta is a relaxed beach town and most trips pass without trouble. The real risks are scooter crashes on unsealed roads, theft from parked bikes, and occasional aggression at crowded surf breaks — ride sober, lock up, and stay calm in the water.
  • Grab and Gojek do not operate in Kuta; agree ojek or driver prices before you ride.
  • Never hand over your passport as scooter rental security; check the bike and note existing damage.
  • No scooter insurance in Kuta; damage claims can be inflated — rent from your hotel if possible.
  • Surf rage happens at busy breaks; stay respectful and calm, and pay a local a few thousand rupiah to watch your bike.
  • At low tide Pantai Putri Nyale dries out and is not good for swimming.
  • Selong Belanak warungs may charge over Rp100,000 to use a sunbed; bring your own towel and shade.

Emergency numbers

General emergency
112
Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113

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Emergency

  • General emergency112
  • Police110
  • Ambulance118

Embassy

No embassies in Kuta; consulates and embassies are in Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta — check your country's listing.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • LOP airport → Kuta, metered taxi: about Rp80,000, 25 min
  • Kuta → Lembar Harbour, Perama shuttle: Rp125,000 per person
  • Kuta → Senggigi / Gili Islands, Perama: Rp150,000 / Rp180,000 per person
  • Car with driver, half day: about Rp350,000

Say or show

  • Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-ghee)
  • Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
  • Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah HAR-gah-nyah)
  • Terlalu mahal — Too expensive (tur-LAH-loo MAH-hal)
  • Di mana pantai? — Where is the beach? (dee MAH-nah PAN-tie)
  • Tolong — Help (TOH-long)

Kuta, Lombok is not Kuta, Bali. Search maps for "Kuta Lombok".

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 Kuta, Lombok. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Mar (wet season; heavy rain and rough surf) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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