Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Jakarta. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 13 free and cheap things to do: Wandering Kota Tua · Glodok Chinatown · Vihara Dharma Bhakti
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Free & cheap picks covered
- Bundaran HI and Thamrin skywalk, Central Jakarta
- Wandering Kota Tua
- Sunset at Ancol beachfront promenade
- Glodok Chinatown
- Vihara Dharma Bhakti
- Bank Indonesia Museum
- Nasi Padang at any Sederhana outlet
- Roadside nasi uduk and ketoprak stalls
- +5 more
Money-saving topics
- Bobobox pod hotels
- ibis Jakarta Tamarin
Day by day
Your days in Jakarta
- Day 1Merdeka Square and Istiqlal
- Day 2Kota Tua and Glodok
- Day 3South Jakarta by MRT
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All Jakarta guides
Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 42 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 18 family attractions · 3 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 11 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide Viewing | Spending less | 13 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
Everything in this guide
See everything in this guide
Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.
Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Jakarta
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
Sample Budget Itinerary: Three Days in Jakarta
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Kota Tua Batavia Heritage Walk · Menteng Street-Food and Coffee Trail · Merdeka Square Culture Walk
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Jakarta
Managing Your Money
Questions
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Read the refund policyIs this guide included in the bundle?
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