Know before you go: Jakarta

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• Visa3 tips
  • Visa-free up to 30 days for many passports
  • Many nationalities can enter Indonesia visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days
• Safety1 tip
  • Mostly safe
  • Keep valuables close
• Money2 tips
  • The currency is IDR (Rp)
  • A day costs about $80 mid-range
• Getting around1 tip
  • Traffic in Jakarta is notoriously heavy
  • The TransJakarta Busway offers dedicated lanes
• When to go2 tips
  • Best months
  • Our guide rates November
• Language1 tip
  • Indonesian is spoken here
  • A greeting
• Good to know4 tips
  • Utilize ride-hailing apps like Gojek
  • Bargain politely at traditional markets
• Crowds1 tip
  • Medium crowds in season
  • Go early to the big sights