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 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.
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.
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.
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.