Ubud travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ubud

With a population of 28.373, Ubud is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ubud deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ubud

Ubud in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ubud in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 236
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ubud 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 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ubud, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Ubud

Plane

Although Ubud doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 29 km from Ubud. The shortest flight to Ubud from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 2h 55m.

Plane

Although Ubud doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 29 km from Ubud. The shortest flight to Ubud from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 2h 55m.

Airlines serving Ubud

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,506 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,609 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ubud

From 5-star hotels such as the Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana to great affordable options like the Jati Cottage, Ubud offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,262 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Merthayasa Bungalows and Suparsa's Homestay.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ubud

Most booked hotels in Ubud

Komaneka At Bisma
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,237+
The Kayon Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 874+
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,016+
Alaya Resort Ubud
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 721+
Komaneka At Rasa Sayang
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 659+

Hiring a car in Ubud

Expect to pay RM 4.55 per litre in Ubud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.60 and RM 72.79. The most frequently booked car type in Ubud is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.55 per litre in Ubud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 54.60 and RM 72.79. The most frequently booked car type in Ubud is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.