Indonesia Travel Guide for Indians

Indonesia at a glance

Currency

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Carry a USD float for the IDR 150,000 Bali tourist tax and emergency conversion.

Cards & ATMs

BCA, Mandiri and BNI ATMs are the most reliable. Skip standalone airport ATMs. Cards work in resort restaurants and malls.

Visa

Visa-on-arrival for USD 35 at Denpasar/Soekarno-Hatta — pay by card. Or e-VOA before arrival.

Transport

Grab and Gojek for everything. Scooter rental is common but check insurance. Bluebird taxis are honest in Jakarta.

Etiquette

Right hand for greeting and giving money. Modest dress at temples. Bargain politely at markets — start at 50%.

Common mistakes

Don't exchange at money-changers without IRA verification. Watch for IDR / Rp confusion (one Rp = the same as one IDR). Tip in cash.

Cash vs card in Indonesia Cash-heavy

Cash-heavyFully cashless

Indonesia sits at about 45 on the cash-to-cashless spectrum. Indonesia is cash-leaning. Bali tourist areas accept cards; warungs, scooter rentals and small shops are cash only.

Money for your Indonesia trip

How to carry money to Indonesia, answered here. For live rates, conversion and buying, we hand you to the pages built for it.

CurrencyIndonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Cash vs cardCash-heavy

Best combinationForex card plus a small cash float

Live rate

1 IDR = ——

The same live rate Matrix Forex shows across the site. Rates move through the day.

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What things cost in Indonesia

Typical local prices in Indonesia, for orientation only. These are local prices, not exchange rates.
Everyday item	Typical price
Coffee	Rp 30,000
Grab ride	Rp 60,000
Hotel (3-star)	Rp 800,000
Warung meal	Rp 35,000

Indonesia, especially Bali, has been popular with Indian travellers for years. Visa-on-arrival is straightforward, flights are short, and a week-long trip costs a fraction of equivalent European destinations.

The currency is the Indonesian Rupiah — large numbers can be confusing. IDR 100,000 is roughly ₹500. Carry a small USD reserve for the Bali tourist tax (IDR 150,000) and for places that prefer dollars over rupiah.