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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Kuta has to offer.

When to visit South Kuta

South Kuta in May
Estimated hotel price
$526
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Kuta in May
Estimated hotel price
$526
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. The shortest flight to South Kuta from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 8h 35m.

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 TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, 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. The shortest flight to South Kuta from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 8h 35m.

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 TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near South Kuta

Airlines serving South Kuta

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,446 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,434 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 Boho Bingin Beach Bali, South Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $529 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santai Warung Bali and Villa Puri Royan Jimbaran. There are also lots of holiday rental options in South Kuta, with prices from $13 to $3,869 per night. Pecatu is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Kuta are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Pecatu - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - Constant Surprises & for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.

Ungasan - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Maxonehotels At Bukit Jimbaran, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Ungasan and Hillstone Villas Resort Bali. The average nightly price for a double room in Ungasan is $11.

Benoa - Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Gardens and Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Benoa will cost you about $21 per night.

Pecatu - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - Constant Surprises & for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.
Ungasan - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Maxonehotels At Bukit Jimbaran, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Ungasan and Hillstone Villas Resort Bali. The average nightly price for a double room in Ungasan is $11.
Benoa - Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Gardens and Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Benoa will cost you about $21 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

Potato Head Suites & Studios
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$375+
RIMBA by AYANA Bali
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$344+
Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$220+
AYANA Resort Bali
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$484+
Mulia Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$425+
Intercontinental Bali Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$300+

Hiring a car in South Kuta

Expect to pay $1.34 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 $15.97 and $21.29.

Expect to pay $1.34 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 $15.97 and $21.29.