Rent a car on CheapOair.ca and explore Batam at your leisure. A rental car is one of the best means to visit all your favorite attractions in Batam including Mesjid Raya also known as Grand Mosque, Melur Beach and the Buddhist temple, Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya. When you book a rental car with us, you will always get the best Batam car rental deals. Apart from saving big with our cheap rates, renting a car with us is also very easy and convenient. All you have to do is, choose a car that suits your needs and you can pick up your rental car, right at the Hang Nadim International Airport, Batam or have it delivered in your hotel.
Getting Around Batam
A rental car is the best means to explore Batam, but driving around Batam can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around Batam:
Batam adopts the national speed limit of Indonesia which lies within 24 mph to 30 mph.
Batam offers good parking facilities. Harbourfront centre is a good place for short term parking, the food court at Seah and PSA building are affordable and secure facilities for overnight parking.
Although Batam does not have much traffic, it always helps to avoid the main city streets between 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Take a Day Trip!
The Riau Islands, is a popular tourist destination close to Batam. There are plenty of historic attractions that you cannot miss, such as the Buddhist Temple, Mesjid Raya Mosque that is made from egg and many mausoleums of royalty.
Connected via bridge from the Batam Island is the Palau Galang or simply Galang island. Take this scenic drive to soak in the beauty of the untouched Indonesia as it exists.