With a population of 1.29 million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Semarang has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Semarang in April, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 77 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 16.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Semarang, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Semarang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 50m.
Located 1.5 miles from the city center, Semarang Poncol is the busiest station in Semarang. Another popular train station is Semarang Tawang, located 2 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Semarang is to pick up a car rental from Surabaya, which is about 161 miles from Semarang. You’ll find branches of Avis and TRAC Astra, among others, in Surabaya.
Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $83 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Semarang is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.