South Kuta travel guide

South Kuta Tourism | South Kuta Guide

You're Going to Love South Kuta

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

When to visit South Kuta

South Kuta in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 244
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Kuta in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 244
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Kuta

Plane

When flying to South Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to South Kuta include AirAsia X, Garuda Indonesia and KLM. The shortest flight to South Kuta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to South Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 12 km from South Kuta. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and Avis, among others, in Denpasar.

Plane

When flying to South Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to South Kuta include AirAsia X, Garuda Indonesia and KLM. The shortest flight to South Kuta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to South Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 12 km from South Kuta. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and Avis, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near South Kuta

Airlines serving South Kuta

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (517 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Kuta

From 5-star hotels such as the AYANA Resort Bali to great affordable options like the Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Gardens, South Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,561 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santai Warung Bali and Villa Puri Royan. There are also lots of holiday rental options in South Kuta, with prices from RM 33 to RM 10,664 per night. Jimbaran is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Kuta are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Ungasan - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Maxonehotels At Bukit Jimbaran, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Ungasan and Hillstone Villas Resort Bali.

Benoa - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection and The Mulia. The average nightly price for a double room in Benoa is RM 51.

Pecatu - Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - Constant Surprises - for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Pecatu will cost you about RM 44 per night.

Ungasan - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Maxonehotels At Bukit Jimbaran, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Ungasan and Hillstone Villas Resort Bali.
Benoa - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection and The Mulia. The average nightly price for a double room in Benoa is RM 51.
Pecatu - Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - Constant Surprises - for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Pecatu will cost you about RM 44 per night.
Most popular hotel in South Kuta by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of South Kuta

Most booked hotels in South Kuta

RIMBA by AYANA Bali
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,101+
Mulia Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,165+
Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 659+
AYANA Resort Bali
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,402+
The Stones Hotel - Legian Bali, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 613+
Hilton Bali Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 762+

Hiring a car in South Kuta

Expect to pay RM 4.61 per litre in South Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.28 and RM 73.70.

Expect to pay RM 4.61 per litre in South Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.28 and RM 73.70.