The average price of a 7-day trip to Pekanbaru is $872 for a solo traveler, $1,566 for a couple, and $2,936 for a family of 4. Pekanbaru hotels range from $16 to $72 per night with an average of $20, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) are between $480 and $1,147 per person for economy flights and $1,506 to $3,599 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $14 to $28 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Pekanbaru, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PKU and stay in a Pekanbaru hotel:
- January 29th to March 18th (except the week of February 5th)
- May 7th to July 1st
- July 23rd to October 28th (except the weeks of July 30th and October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pekanbaru is usually early October.
Average Pekanbaru Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $474-$1,344($68-$192 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $274 to $998 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $18 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $1,258-$2,836($180-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $548 to $1,996 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $18 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $1,692-$5,004($242-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $3,992 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $36 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $38 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pekanbaru
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pekanbaru? The cheapest trip to Pekanbaru is about $57 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 51% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $14.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $400-$1,382($57-$197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $6 to $12 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $274 to $998 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $716-$2,464($102-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $548 to $1,996 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $1,432-$4,778($205-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $3,992 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Pekanbaru cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pekanbaru Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pekanbaru.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $1,048-$12,089($150-$1,727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $633 to $2,625 for first class
Lodging: $33 to $72 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $1,898-$15,106($271-$2,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,266 to $5,250 for first class
Lodging: $33 to $72 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pekanbaru for a week is $3,796-$25,676($542-$3,668 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,532 to $10,500 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $144 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,260 to $2,268 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pekanbaru Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pekanbaru is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pekanbaru due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Pekanbaru Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Pekanbaru hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Pekanbaru.
Flight Costs to Pekanbaru
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,147 average in late December to a low of $480 in early October. Median flight price is $180. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pekanbaru our data includes 18 originating airports, and 23 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pekanbaru from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $7,132 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $67.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pekanbaru, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $668, so you can easily save about 139% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Pekanbaru can easily cost $90 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $6 per person. Private tours can cost $180 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.