Best Cab Companies in Jakarta

Unlike other South East Asia capital cities I had been visited (KL, Bangkok, Manila), I find that taxi companies in Jakarta have better service and quite cheap. Most of the taxi companies in Jakarta are bound to use meter and it will avoid you to get conned by the taxi drivers.

The most recommended taxi companies in Jakarta are:

1. Blue Bird Group, you can book it at +622179171234

Blue Bird Taxi (Regular)

This blue colored cabs have really good taxi drivers, although I may not guarantee you they can speak English fluently, you will find most of the drivers are polite, honest (when you left things behind they always return them back to you unless passenger after you find it first, make sure to report it quick, happened to me for few times), friendly and the taxi exterior and interior are always clean and well-maintained. You can choose regular taxi (Sedan), premium (Mercedez Benz/ Alphard). Meter start at IDR6.000 (less than a buck) for regular. If you order by phone, there's a minimum charge of IDR25.000, but if your fare exceeds that, you just pay taxi fare without additional charges.

Try not to mistake Blue Bird with other taxi companies that have Blue Bird look-alike, always find "Blue Bird Group" sticker on the front window. 

Tips: Upon your arrival in Soekarno Hatta International Airport, after you pass through customs, you can find line of taxi counters, one of the counter is Silver Bird (premium) one of Blue Bird Group's service, the price is a bit high considering the car, you can order this cab or just go to the exit and wait for Blue Bird cab in the corridor. To get you downtown, probably would cost you around IDR60.000-90.000 (depending on the traffic). Blue Bird group's drivers are always wearing blue uniform. 

2. Express Group, +622126509000

I think this is the second best taxi company after Blue Bird Group, they have regular taxi (sedan) and Express Tiara (Alphard). The meter start at IDR5.000 and fare is cheaper than Blue Bird though. The taxi exterior however is not as perfect as Blue Bird. You still can spot fender-bender, interior however is clean. Drivers also wear uniform and cab is white-colored sedan.

Other: Gamya (Green), Transcab (Yellow)

Transcab

Tipping: it is not obligatory to tip the driver, if you have small note you can give IDR2.000-IDR5.000.

Jakarta Today - 12 May 09

Photo was taken in Sunter, North Jakarta - 12 May 09 around 1 pm

Jakarta Hotel - 5 Areas

Jakarta is big and might be a headache at first, but you will get used to it after a month or two =), Jakarta is divided into 5 areas, South, Central, North, West and East. Information below might be confusing too, you can refer to Jakarta map for details. *click here for dialing guides

SOUTH JAKARTA

(Covered area : Sudirman, Kuningan, Senayan, Blok M, Fatmawati, Kemang, Pondok Indah)
Sudirman, Kuningan and Senayan are still in CBD area,
Many expats live in these areas
Except Pondok Indah, those area also close to Central Jakarta, particular shopping malls in South Jakarta are Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, Pacific Place (upper class shopping malls)Senayan, Gatot Subroto just 10-15minutes to West Jakarta (Slipi, Grogol)
Pondok Indah also has Pondok Indah Mall, near to Cilandak Town Square knows as Citos (Lifestyle Center)
Kemang famous for long-hour cafes and resto

Jakarta Sultan International
Jend Gatot Subroto Street
Phone: (021) 5703600

Kartika Chandra Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 5251008

Jusenny Hotel
Senayan Street, S-3/29
Phone: (021) 7206565

Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5707440

Setiabudi Hotel
Dr Setiabudi Raya Street 24
Phone: (021) 5254640

Losari Blok M Hotel
Panglima Polim Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 7265858

Kristal Hotel
Tarogong Raya Street
Phone: (021) 7507050

Hillside Bukit Indah Hotel
RA Kartini Street 9
Phone: (021) 7502628

Hangtuah Boutique Hotel
Hang Tuah I Street 2
Phone: (021) 7237323

Prapanca Hotel
Prapanca Raya Street 30-31
Phone: (021) 7262603

Pitagiri Hotel
Palmerah Barat Street 110
Phone: (021) 5359359

Ambhara Hotel
Iskandarsyah Raya Street 1
Phone: (021) 2700800

Gran Mahakam Hotel
Mahakam I Street 6
Phone: (021) 7209966

Via Renata
Erlangga II Street 8
Phone: (021) 7258801

Graha Menteng Hotel
Matraman Raya Street 21
Phone: (021) 8509872

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 2-3
Phone: (021) 5268833

The Park Lane Jakarta
Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18,
Jakarta 12870
Phone : (62-21) 828 2000
Fax : (62-21) 828 2222
http://www.parklanejakarta.com

CENTRAL JAKARTA
(Covered area : Thamrin, Sarinah, Kota, Mangga Besar, Mangga Dua, Sudirman, Menteng)

Kota and Mangga Besar well known as China Town, chinese food easy to be found.
ITC Mangga Dua is famous to locals, you can find anything cheaper than anyplaces, electronics, cell phone, gadgets, computer, clothes, baby gift, knock-off watches, bags, purse all in one place.

Thamrin, Sarinah, Sudirman and Menteng are Jakarta CBD just next to South Jakarta, walkable to many entertainment centers and high-end shopping malls gotta warn you it's a high traffic area. Quick access to public transportation (TransJakarta - Bus, Taxi)
Shopping Malls : Plaza Indonesia, Grand Indonesia, Plaza Senayan
Lifetyle Centers : eX, fX, Sarinah
Museums : Monas, Fatahillah, Wayang, etc

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street
Phone: (021) 39838888

Melawai I Hotel
Melawai Raya Street 18-20
Phone: (021) 2700408

Le Meridien Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 2513131

Astika Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 76
Phone: (021) 6256688

Megah Gemilang Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 38-AS
Phone: (021) 6592949

Ibis Tamarin Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 77
Phone: (021) 3912323

Aston Atrium Senen Hotel & Convention Center
Senen Raya Street 135
Phone: (021) 3442828

Arcadia Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 114
Phone: (021) 2300050

Cemara Hotel
Cemara Street 1
Phone: (021) 3908215

Bumi Johar Hotel
Johar Street 17-19
Phone: (021) 3145746

Borobudur Jakarta Hotel
Lap Banteng Selatan Street
Phone: (021) 3805555

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street Kav 28-30
Phone: (021) 3901234

Bintang Griyawisata Hotel
Raden Saleh Street 16
Phone: (021) 3922566

Sofyan Cikini Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 79
Phone: (021) 3140695

Sofyan Betawi Hotel
Cut Meutia Street 9
Phone: (021) 3905011

Banyuwangi Sintera Hotel
KH Samanhudi Street, B-34/32
Phone: (021) 3857551

Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 73
Phone: (021) 6250101

Le Grandeur Mangga Dua Hotel
Mangga Dua Raya Street
Phone: (021) 6128811

Willtop Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 44
Phone: (021) 6287888

Travel Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 21
Phone: (021) 6012721

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers
Gunung Sahari Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 6263001

Arwana Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 7
Phone: (021) 6009925

Ibis Kemayoran Hotel
Bungur Besar Raya Street 79-81
Phone: (021) 4210111

Jatra Hotel
Bandengan Selatan Street 20
Phone: (021) 6922921

Allson Residence Jakarta
Senen Raya Street 135-137 Tower A
Phone: (021) 3523379

Aston Hotel Jakarta
Garnisun Dalam Street 8
Phone: (021) 2515151

Nikko Jakarta Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 59
Phone: (021) 2301122

Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta
KH Fachrudin Street 3
Phone: (021) 2303636

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Royal Hotel
Ir H Juanda Street 14
Phone: (021) 3804301

Tugu Asri Hotel
Jatibaru Street 7-9
Phone: (021) 31926292

Treva International Hotel
Menteng Raya Street 33
Phone: (021) 31900240

Sahid Jaya Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street 86
Phone: (021) 5704444

Rensa Sofyan Hotel
Duren Sawit Raya Street 108
Phone: (021) 8615509

Karya II Hotel
Raden Saleh Raya Street 37, Central Jakarta
Phone: +6221-31925078

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Menteng I Hotel
RP Soeroso Street 28
Phone: (021) 31925208

Menteng II Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 105
Phone: (021) 31925543

Megapro Hotel
Proklamasi Street 40-42
Phone: (021) 3923131

Olympic Hotel
Mangga Besar Street VII, A-63
Phone: (021) 6246666

Sehat Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 177
Phone: (021) 6280638

WEST JAKARTA
(Covered Area: Slipi, Tanjung Duren, Jelambar,Grogol,Cengkareng,Tangerang)
Sub-urban area and business centers, 4 private universities within this area,
Shopping Malls : Taman Anggrek Mall, Ciputra
ITC (electronic, mostly cell phones) : Roxy Mas

Ibis Slipi Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 59
Phone: (021) 5331570

Ciputra Jakarta Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street
Phone: (021) 5660640

Banian Bulevar Hotel
Tj Duren Raya Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5662288

Augusta Hotel
Lingkar Luar Street 1-A
Phone: (021) 5453132

Menara Peninsula Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 78
Phone: (021) 5350888

NORTH JAKARTA
(covered area: Kelapa Gading, Pluit, Ancol, Sunter, Tanjung Priok)

Sub-urban area, many family targeted shopping malls, Kelapa Gading Mal, La Piazza, Artha Gading, Sunter Mall,
Part of north areas that close to east Jakarta are Sunter, Kelapa Gading
Part of north areas that close to west Jakarta are Pluit and Ancol, visit newest mall and lifestyle centers Pluit Junction, Emporium Pluit, Pluit Village.

Podomoro Hotel
Agung Utara Raya Street, A/5
Phone: (021) 6402070

Pondok Wisata Pasir Putih
Pasir Putih III Street 6
Phone: (021) 64711970

Gading Indah Hotel
Pegangsaan Dua Street 10
Phone: (021) 4611989

Danau Sunter Hotel
Danau Raya Sunlake Street
Phone: (021) 6509969

Horison Hotel
Pantai Indah Street
Phone: (021) 6407000

EAST JAKARTA
(Covered : Pulo Gadung, Pulo Mas, Rawamangun)

Barely travel to East Jakarta, Halim Perdana airport is located here, not much to say, but most of east Jakarta area are industrial and factories area. Some part close to North and South Jakarta.

Pondok Nirwana Motel
Letjen Haryono MT Jl Street Kav 26
Phone: (021) 8093103

Puri Mega Hotel
Rawa Mangun Street 59-A
Phone: (021) 4214744

Puri Jaya Hotel
Percetakan Negara V Street 5
Phone: (021) 4215320

Patra Jasa Hotel
Jend A Yani Street 2
Phone: (021) 4240608

Sentral Hotel
Pramuka Raya Street Kav 63-64
Phone: (021) 4225511

Grand Cempaka Jakarta Hotel
Letjen Suprapto Street 62
Phone: (021) 4260066

Wisma Indonesia
Kelapa Dua Street 43
Phone: (021) 4401502

Get Jakarta Freeway Map

Translation/Meaning :
Peta Arah Tujuan Tol dalam Kota - Jakarta's Freeway Entrance Map
Keluar - Exit
Jalan - Road
U/Utara - North, Selatan - South, Pusat - Central, Timur - East, Barat - West
Keterangan - Description
Jalan Tol - Freeway
Jalan Non Tol - Highway / Non-Freeway
Click map for larger image
Source : infotol.astaga.com

Get in-out Jakarta via Batam

Cheaper alternative and if you have plenty of time, you can continue your trip from Singapore to Indonesia through Batam and then Jakarta using airline service.

The ferry ride from Singapore to Batam is approximately 45 minutes and one way costs (ticket fare, fuel surcharge, etc) around S$20-40 / person. There are several ferry operators, most reliable one (based on customers' review) is Penguin Ferry Services. You can catch the Ferry to Batam in World Trade Center Ferry Terminal in Singapore, for detail you may contact the Penguin's sales counter in Singapore :
(Singapore country code +65) 62714866.

Singapore GMT+8, Jakarta GMT+7

Depart from Habour Front Centre Singapore (RF)

Singapore To Batam Centre ( Singapore Time )	Batam Centre To Singapore ( Indonesia Time )
0800	0600
0900	0720
0940	0840
1100	1000
1140	1110
1320	1240
1450	1400
1610	1510
1720	1610
1830	1720
1940	1820
2040	1930
2150	2110

Therefore the booking procedures are below:
Booking Procedures (Check-In)
1. Passengers are advised to check-in and collect boarding pass from RFT and/or TMFT terminal counter at least 1 hour before departure time. PFS reserves the right to cancel the booking if boarding pass is not collected 1 hour before departure time.

2. For departure from any terminal at Riau Island, passengers are required to advise to check-in and collect boarding pass at terminal counter at least 30 minutes before departure time. PFS reserves the right to cancel booking if boarding pass is not collected 15 minutes before departure time.

3. Travel documents required for immigration clearance
a) International Passport ( with at least 6 months validity )
b) Boarding Pass
c) Embarkation Card
d) Visa if required

* Schedule & booking procedure is taken from Penguin Ferry Services website, click to read more detail.

Emergency Call

EMERGENCY CALL : 112 (from your Cell Phone)

Police Department (Polda Metro Jaya) call center
Central Jakarta 021-6344215, 6311216
West Jakarta 021-5607323, 5682284
South Jakarta 021-7515054, 7694519
East Jakarta 021-8582150, 8580588

Fire Department 021-491063 / 493045 / 8711302

Airport
Halim Perdana Kusuma - 021-8089-599, 80880018
International Airport Soekarno Hatta - 021-80899599, 80880018

Train Station
Gambir - 021-3862361
Jakarta Kota - 021-6928515
Jatinegara - 021-8192318
Manggarai - 021-8292458
Cikini - 021-314787
Senen - 021-4210164
Tanah Abang - 021-3840048
Tanjung Priok - 021-491978
Pengaturan Perjalanan - 021-491943

Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI - Red Cross)
PMI DKI Jakarta 021-3908422, 3908459
Central Jakarta 021-3500572, 3841474
South Jakarta 021-7891871
West Jakarta 021-5606378
North Jakarta 021-495630
East Jakarta 021-8611832

Human Rights 021-3925230

Important Telephone Numbers

Information Jakarta Area	108
Information Long Distance Indonesia	100
Information International Calls	102
Long Distance Overseas	101
Long Distance Overseas (Jakarta Only)	104
Telephone repair	107
Ambulance	118
Police	(62-21) 5250110
National SAR	(62-21) 5502111

Click here for dialing guide

Domestic Flights

Ready to go out from Jakarta to another exotic places in Indonesia? Hehe, I'll help you to get reference to purchase online tickets from reliable airline companies in Indonesia:

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Indonesia AirAsia :
Try to purchase ticket long before your departure date, it's cheaper, does not apply on high season though. They say cheaper (yeah rite) but eventually the ticket price plus plus plus, it's not that cheap anymore compare to another airlines. FYI, AirAsia does not serve meal during your flight, you have to buy food & beverage from stewardess push cart, so bringing food from outside is probihited. And please be aware that you do not have 15-20kg-free-baggage so you have to pay Rp.9.000/baggage and only allow 1 hand-carry bag.

Lion Air
I bought ticket from LionAir online once, online payment no longer accepted if the reservation/purchase happens less than 24-hour before departure time.

Mandala Airline
Never used one..

Garuda Indonesia
Official Indonesian Airways, the fare a little bit expensive than other airline, but offers better service and safety hmmm...

Enjoy your flight

Museums

Museum lovers, you really have to check historical museums in Jakarta, although I might say that some museums are not well-managed by the government and some are creepy enough and made me get goosebumps when I entered..


Fatahillah Square
This open-air museum of Old Batavia, now called Jakarta, Taman Fatahillah (Fatahillah Square) has three main establishments standing on the south, east and west of the cobblestone square proper. The first is the Jakarta Museum which exhibits the colonial history of the city by also includes relics from the pre-colonial past. The edifice on the east, formerly the Supreme Court, houses the Fine Arts Gallery and the Ceramics Museum containing, among others, the excellent Chinese and Southeast Asian ceramics collection donated by the late former Vice President Adam Malik. On the western side of the square is the Wayang Museum, filled with all sorts of puppets used in the indigenous puppet theatre. The largest part of the collection consists of wayang kulit flat leather puppets of various types from various regions. Demonstrations of the shadow play, lasting two hours, are given every Sunday morning. Fatahillah Square in colonial era was used as a prison for those who against the colony.
TIPS : Fatahillah Square, now, located in Kota, you can access this museum easily by TransJakarta (see TransJakarta Corridor Map) and there's a Batavia Cafe just in front of Fatahillah Square, good choice for your afternoon tea or dinner. Do not go there on weekdays, you'll lose your excitement because of the exhaustion from long and awful traffic in Kota.

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National Monument (ID: Monumen Nasional)
The 137-metre tall monument with the gold flame on top facing the Presidential Palace in Jakarta symbolizes the nation's independence. The basement of the monument houses a Museum of History with dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times up to the present. A good portion of it is devoted to the national war for independence waged from 1945 to December 1949. Not part of the museum but located similarly at the foot of the National Monument is the Hall of Silence, Indonesia's first President, Soekarno, can be heard. Located at Jalan Silang Monas Jakarta.
TIPS : Nowadays, Monas often used as a center of public demonstration, so please check local radio (SONORA or ELSHINTA) before your visit.


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Armed Forces Museum | http://g.co/maps/j8zzk
Located in the southern part of Jakarta, is the Satria Mandala Museum, or Armed Forces Museum. This museum has an interesting collection of arms, including Japanese fighter planes of World War II vintage, Russian and American guns and armoured cars. Dioramas give the visitor an insight regarding the role of the Indonesian Armed Services in this country. Located at Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta.
TIPS : skip your lunch or maybe just bring your lunch, the location near business district (Kuningan), so you you will save your time on weekends to go somehere else. Please be aware of Jakarta traffic rules and regulations, Three-In-One, in Gatot Subroto.

The Textile Museum | http://g.co/maps/yddqj 
The Textile Museum on Jalan Sasuit Tubun in Jakarta, a many times renovated 19th century mansion, houses a collection of about 600 different kinds of traditional Indonesian textiles, from batik to ikat and Dayak bark cloths. Weaving was and often still is closely connected with religious practice In many regions such textiles are still user to pay fines, avert illness or for other social and religious purposes. Some of the oldest Indonesian ornamental designs arc found in their original textiles.
TIPS : We just realize that we really proud of Batik (finally), Indonesian local designers make some improvement for Batik to be more accustomed and wearable on daily basis activities. Modern Batik can be easily purchased with reasonable price (bargain required) in any ITCs (International Trade Center) in Jakarta.

Central Museum | http://g.co/maps/tvtn3
Jakarta's Central Museum is reputedly one of the finest in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1788, it still has the world's most complete collection of Indonesian artifacts. Its Hindu-Javanese collection rivals that of the Leiden Museum in Holland, reputedly the finest in the world. It has one the richest collections of Han, Tang and Ming porcelain and an array of Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese export ceramics Its numismatic collection includes rare specimens of cloth-money used in the past in various areas of Indonesia. Adjacent to the museum is the National Library with over 700,000 old and recent volumes of books, manuscripts and periodicals covering virtually every subject on Indonesian. Located at JI. Merdeka Barat 12. This museum is popularly known as Gedung Gajah or "Elephant Building" because of the stone elephant offered by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871, placed on the front lawn of the building.

TIPS : Three-In-One rule is applied in the area, use TransJakarta would be a good choice.

source: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/special/museum.html

Jakarta - Bandung

Use your spare time in Jakarta to go to Bandung, the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's fourth largest city. Located 768 m (2,520 ft) above sea level, Bandung has relatively year-around cooler temperature than most other Indonesian city. The city lies on a river basin and surrounded by volcanic mountains. This topology provides the city with a good natural defense system, which was the primary reason of Dutch East Indies government's plan to move the colony capital from Batavia to Bandung. Most of Bandung population are of Sundanese descent. Javanese is largest minority, from nearby provinces and eastern part of Java. Notable minorities include Chinese Indonesians, Indian Indonesians, and Korean Indonesians. Bandung also known as the center of factory outlets in which sold minor-damaged branded items with low-cut priced, factory outlets are easy to find in Bandung and there are also local brands (distro) that attract many domestic and international tourists, one of the most famous one is Ouval Research located in Jln. Buah Batu. There are several transport to go to Bandung, you may use travel car (mini-van) available every 1 hour or by train. Travel car costs Rp. 50.000 - Rp. 75.000 (US$ 5-8/person) it took only 1.30 min - 2 hours, call these number for booking order or book directly on the spot. Extrans travel stationed in Jln. Blora, Central Jakarta | P: 021-3150555 Daytrans travel Jl. Karet Pasar Baru Barat 14D, Central Jakarta | P: 021-68556767/ 68546767 Jl. Fatmawati Raya No.6, South Jakarta | P: 021-70356767/ 68076767 Train Executive (AC) and Business (non-AC) class coaches depart from Bandung station , located in Jl. Kebon Kawung, which serves other parts of Java such as Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang and Surabaya. Economy class trains depart from nearby Kiaracondong. Around thirty Argo Gede (AC only) and Parahyangan (AC and non-AC) expresses connect Jakarta and Bandung daily in three hours or less. 

Argogede
Cost : Rp 70.000,00 (Holiday : Rp 75.000,00)

Jakarta - Bandung : 1. 06.35 – 09.17 WIB 2. 09.00 – 11.42 WIB 3. 09.30 – 12.13 WIB 4. 11.15 – 14.03 WIB 5. 12.30 – 15.16 WIB 6. 13.35 – 16.19 WIB 7. 15.30 – 18.08 WIB 8. 17.45 – 20.26 WIB 9. 19.20 – 21.57 WIB

Bandung - Jakarta : 1. 05.30 – 08.10 WIB 2. 06.25 – 09.07 WIB 3. 07.30 – 10.10 WIB 4. 09.15 – 11.55 WIB 5. 10.25 – 13.07 WIB 6. 12.10 – 14.52 WIB 7. 14.25 – 17.10 WIB 8. 16.20 – 19.00 WIB 9. 18.05 – 20.45 WIB

Parahyangan (Executive)
Cost : Rp 60.000,00 (Holiday : Rp 65.000,00)

Jakarta - Bandung : 1. 05.00 – 08.20 WIB 2. 05.30 – 08.37 WIB 3. 07.30 – 10.35 WIB 4. 08.20 – 11.16 WIB 5. 10.35 – 13.42 WIB 6. 11.45 – 14.51 WIB 7. 13.00 – 16.07 WIB 8. 14.30 – 17.30 WIB 9. 06.30 – 19.33 WIB

Bandung - Jakarta : 1. 04.00 – 06.55 WIB 2. 05.00 – 07.55 WIB 3. 06.05 – 09.01 WIB 4. 08.20 – 11.30 WIB 5. 09.35 – 12.53 WIB 6. 11.15 – 14.24 WIB 7. 12.45 – 16.02 WIB 8. 13.35 – 16.41 WIB 9. 15.00 – 17.54 WIB

More transportation option to Bandung click here. Travel guide to Bandung click here

Train Phone Directory

Description	Area Code	Phone Number
Train Station
Jakarta kota	021	6928515
Gambir	021	3862362
Pasar Senen	021	4210164
Jatinegara	021	8192318
Bandung	022	4203367
Cirebon	0231	210444
Purwokerto	0281	637037
Semarang Tawang	024	552093
Yogyakarta	0274	589685
Solobalapan	0271	644122
Madiun	0351	462014
Surabaya Gubeg	031	5475115
Surabaya Pasar Turi	031	5345014
Malang	0341	362208
Jember	0331	487202
Banyuwangi	0333	510396
Perwakilan Denpasar	0361	227131, 243800
Information Center
Jakarta	021	121
Cirebon	0231	208888
Semarang	024	3544544
Yogyakarta	0274	514270
Solobalapan	0271	714039
Reservation Center
Jakarta, Pintu Air	021	3502691
Bandung, Kebon Kawung	022	4206917
Cirebon, Kejaksan	0231	210333
Semarang, Taman Tawang	024	3582859
Yogyakarta, Pasar Kembang	0274	512870
Surabaya Pasar Turi	031	5345014
Surabaya Gubeng	031	3521465
Perwakilan Denpasar	0261	227131

International Airport

Soekarno Hatta International Airport at Cengkareng, Tangerang - Banten

The Soekarno Hatta airport has two terminals, further split up into subterminals, which are really just halls in the same building.

Terminal 1 :(A-B-C) is used by domestic airlines except Garuda,

Terminal 2 : International airlines (D-E) and Garuda domestic flights only (F). 


Terminal 3 : Domestic (Air Asia)

To get to the city, the easiest and safest option is to take only "BLUE BIRD GROUP" taxi, starting fare at Rp. 6.000 (read more about Jakarta cab) or contact your hotel to pick you up in the airport.

If you have a flight to catch allow more time to reach the airport because of the traffic (it took nearly 45 minutes to one and half hour just to pass the freeway to Cengkareng) and sometimes the road to and from Cengkareng can be flooded and Indonesia rules and regulation are very rarely enforced in all aspect of life, so if you have question you may want to ask your friends for the Do's and Don'ts in Indonesia airport.

Prepare to put your stuff and belonging at the right bag, make sure liquid product (perfume, lotion, etc) more than 50ml has to be put in your baggage or the airport staff might just confiscate your belongings. 50ml means

Reminder:
When you fly back from Indonesia, prepare Rp. 150.000,-/person for an international airport tax and Rp. 75,000,- for domestic airport tax, to be paid at the immigration counter in Airport. It has to be in Indonesian currency and cash only.

Ref.http://wikitravel.org/en/Jakarta

TransJakarta Corridor Map

Bank Indonesia Intersection

Public Mass Transportation in Jakarta, have fun..

Car Rental

Rent a car is a good choice of transportation option if you are staying in Jakarta more than 3 days either for business trip or on a holiday. Do not compare public mass transportation in Jakarta to Singapore or Malaysia, here, worst or let say you are lucky if you are not get pick-pocketed. So, either use a cab, rent a car or use TransJakarta (bus).

Budget you need to rent a car in Jakarta is vary based on the car type you chose and usually the stated price does not not include fuel charge, driver (meals & tips), parking ticket. The average rate for Avanza-Toyota/Xenia-Daihatsu in Jakarta is Rp.350.000-Rp.450.000/12 hours, Avanza/Xenia is adequate for a normal (not-that-luxury) business trip. You can book via phone, you can request to be picked-up at the airport or hotel, do not forget to ask the driver cell phone number or reliable contact person and make sure you confirm the booking order at least 1 day before arrival.

Information:
Indonesia Country Code +62; Area Code for Jakarta : Land 021, Cellphone 081
E.g you want to contact Astra Rent A Car (below) from your cellphone, dial as follows:
+6221-5710068

Central Jakarta
Astra Rent a Car
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 5, Jakarta 10220
Phone : 021 - 5710068Avis
Jln. Diponegoro
Phone : +6221-3142900Agung Rent A Car18 Sumurbatu IV Block C-18 Jakarta 10640
Phone : +6221-4253008 EuropcarJL. Hayam Wuruk 10120
Phone : +6221-3855465
GKBI International Transport Car Rental
Wisma GKBI 6fl Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.28, Jakarta 10210
Phone : +6221-5707240
East Jakarta
Hadi Rentcar
Jl. Raya Ceger (Pintu 3 TMII)

Phone : +6221-98521644 / Cell Phone : +62817137686
Hertz
Jln. M.T.Haryono
Phone : +6221-8307460

South Jakarta

Quincy Car RentalPejaten Indah D-12, Jl. H. Samali Ujung, Kalibata, Pancoran, Jakarta
Phone : +6221-7919 2606
ADK Rent A CarJl. Kalibata Timur I No.36A Ps. Minggu, Jakarta 12740
Phone : +6221-7996806
Dwima Rentcar
Jl. Pondok Gede, Jakarta 13982
Phone : +6221-685870
Jakarta Limousine & Rental Car
Jl. Mampang Prapatan IV Jakarta 12790
Phone : +6221-73455642 / +6221-98714910

Business Trip Tips (Traffic)

Some insights when you are on a business trip

Traffic
When you have a meeting with Indonesian business woman/man, make sure that you have calculate the duration of the road trip, I'm telling you this because the transportation in Jakarta sometimes or probably almost all the time is a train-wreck, you may not know what's gonna happen and you will ended-up get stuck behind the wheel for couple of hours.

Indonesia business district is located at Kuningan and Sudirman area. We have certain rules in Sudirman area, Gatot Subroto, Thamrin, Gajah Mada, Hayam Wuruk, the rule supposed to be to prevent worst traffic jam during rush-hours (well, it helps just a little though), which is called Three-in-One (3 persons in one vehicle)and only applied on weekdays (07.00-10.00 am & 04.30-07.30 pm).

Don't worry all you have to do is put attention on the road sign. If you happen to only have 2 persons in a car, there are a lot of "Joki" (paid hitch-hiker) are standing-by at the side of the road. He/She will cost you around Rp.5.000 - Rp. 15.000,- depends on the distance. Make sure you pick the right hitch hiker (age of 8-12) and don't let the police sees you. Oh I'm practically teaching you to be a rule-bender.

Ok..I think it's better for you to hire a driver rather than driving by your own. I post some car-rental listing on my blog and the price range, check on the "category". Good luck and have a nice trip.