Kuta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kuta
With a population of 30.012, Kuta is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kuta has to offer.
When to visit Kuta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuta in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kuta, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Kuta
Plane
When flying to Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuta from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 25h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 7 km from Kuta. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.
Airlines serving Kuta
Where to stay in Kuta
From 5-star hotels such as the Anantara Vacation Club Legian to great affordable options like the Hotel Neo + Kuta Legian, Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bakung Beach Resort and Ayu Lili Garden Hotel Kuta. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kuta, with prices from £13 to £442 per night. Seminyak is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kuta are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Seminyak - In Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Casa Kayu Aya, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach and Bali Ginger Suites And Villa.
Legian - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Ananta Legian Hotel, Legian Beach Hotel and The Bandha Hotel & Suites. The average nightly price for a double room in Legian is £5.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kuta
Most booked hotels in Kuta
Hiring a car in Kuta
Expect to pay £0.77 per litre in Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.16 and £12.21. The most frequently booked car type in Kuta is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.