| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 2.53 |
| Cappuccino | USD 1.91 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.37 |
| Coke bottle | USD 0.54 |
| Local draught beer | USD 2.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 52.52 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.01 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 64.91 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 299.31 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 12.64 |
When talking about tourist attractions in Indonesia, the place called Bali is the top choice. However, there are several great tourist places all over the nation and one of them is Banyuwangi. This city is located near Bali and you will surely enter here first because this is where the port going to Bali is located. Bali is separated from Banyuwangi only by the Straight of Bali and ferries are offered on regular basis. The meaning of the name Banyuwangi is said to be “fragrance of water” and the name is linked to Sri Tanjung, a Javanese folklore. If you will look for it on the map of Indonesia, this place is situated at the easternmost part of Java.
You can get in this beautiful city of Banyuwangi as a foreign tourist, the same way as you would go to Bali. You can get cheap flights to Banyuwangi via the Soekarno Hatta International Airport or also known as Jakarta International Airport. From the airport, you can take any of the buses or trains. Taxis are also another means of transportation, but they can be expensive. If you will choose to travel by train, you will get off at the Banyuwangi train station. If you will choose the bus, you will get off at Sri Tanjung. Don’t forget to take map routes and gather visitor information from the tourism service of the government. You can get around the city by the typical buses and minibuses or by ferry.
Here are some interesting places to visit that you can include in your itinerary in Banyuwangi before going to Bali:
Banyuwangi is fast making a name for itself as a tourist destination. It is making a separate identity from its popular neighbor, bali. When it comes to amenities, these are plentiful as there are many hotels in Banyuwangi that will fit your budget. If you use an online booking site to look for cheap flights to Banyuwangi, try if there are deals that include hotel accommodation as well.