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Indonesia

JakartaTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🛵Traffic
🏢Skyscrapers
🥘Street Food
🛍️Mega Malls
☕Coffee Shops
🌃Nightlife

Peak Season

JUNE - SEPTEMBER

Best Experience
Feels LikeDry Season
Temperature26 — 33°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

APRIL - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeTropical
Temperature26 — 34°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

OCTOBER - MARCH

Avoid
Feels LikeMonsoon
Temperature25 — 32°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The absolute standard for contacting drivers, businesses, and locals.
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Money

QRIS

App
The national QR payment standard accepted by almost every vendor and street stall.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Essential for navigation, checking traffic, and finding hidden local spots.

Google Translate

App
Crucial for translating menus and conversing with locals outside tourist hubs.
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Delivery

GoFood

App
Massive selection of local street food and restaurants delivered to your door.
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Transport

Gojek

App
The ultimate super app for motorbike taxis, cars, and daily needs across Indonesia.

Grab

App
Major competitor to Gojek, offering reliable rides and services everywhere.
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Travel Cards

Mandiri e-Money

Card
Essential stored-value card for toll roads, parking, and public transit like KRL or TransJakarta.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$25.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$70.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

Restaurants

Service charge often included; rounding up or leaving small change is appreciated.
5 — 10 %

Taxis / Ride-hailing

Rounding up to the nearest 5,000 or 10,000 IDR.
0 — 1 USD

Guides / Drivers

Customary for a full-day service.
5 — 10 USD

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Ride Hailing (Grab/Gojek)

Single Trip
$2 — 8
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MRT Jakarta

Single Trip
$0.5 — 1
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TransJakarta Bus

Single Trip
$0.25 — 0.25

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Hah-lowHalo
Sorry / Excuse me
Mah-ahfMaaf
Thank you
Teh-ree-mah kah-seeTerima kasih
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
Discount?
Bee-sah koo-rangBisa kurang?
How much?
Beh-rah-pah har-gah-nyahBerapa harganya?
Bill please
Min-tah bonMinta bon
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
Tahn-pah pro-dook heh-wah-neeTanpa produk hewani
Not spicy
Tee-dak peh-dasTidak pedas
Vegetarian
Sah-yah veh-geh-tah-ree-ahnSaya vegetarian
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Toh-longTolong!
Hospital
Roo-mah sah-keetRumah sakit
Pharmacy
Ah-poh-tekApotek
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
Soo-dah peh-san Go-jekSudah pesan Gojek
No thanks
Tee-dak, teh-ree-mah kah-seeTidak, terima kasih
Stop here
Ber-hen-tee dee see-neeBerhenti di sini
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Water
Ah-eer poo-teehAir putih
Toilet
Dee mah-nah toy-letDi mana toilet?
Where is...?
Dee mah-nahDi mana...?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist110
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Medical / Ambulance118