From the peaks of the mountains to the inner circle of the cities, you’ll want to enjoy everything Indonesia has to offer. To do it all you’ll need a fair amount of rupiah.
Rp 2,000, Rp 5,000, Rp 10,000, Rp 20,000 Rp 50,000, Rp 100,000
By 1971, the rupiah (IDR) had become the official currency of all of Indonesia’s 34 different provinces. Sen are to rupiah what pence are to pounds. One rupiah equates to 100 sen, but since even one rupiah does not carry much value, you will find next to nothing is priced in terms of sen.
Bargaining is a very typical practice in Indonesia, so never be afraid to negotiate the price on the items you want to buy. Before midday, you might be able to pay a ‘morning price’ for your goods – up to a 30% discount!
Notes are used a lot more frequently than coins in Indonesia – even though 1,000 IDR equate to less than one British penny, you will still find small bills paid with cash made up of 1,000 IDR notes, rather than the coin for the same amount. Any notes that are dated 1998–1999 are no longer legal tender. They were only exchangeable until 2018.
What to spend your rupiah on:
Entrance to the National Museum in Jakarta
10,000 IDR
Refreshing soft drink in a restaurant
6,800 IDR
Taxi from S-H International Airport to Jakarta city centre
A hub for tourists, you’ll get the most out of Bali by going off the beaten path. Hot springs in the middle of the jungle sound good? Visit the Banjar village.
Lombok
This island paradise is like a less commercialised Bali. If you go in February or March you’ll have the chance to witness the island’s mesmerising fishing festival.
Bandung
The city of Bandung is 150km from Jakarta and features incredible architecture, like St. Peter’s Cathedral, as well as the natural beauty of Cimahi Waterfall.
Exchanging Indonesian Rupiah is Easy
Order Indonesian Rupiahs online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store or at the airport before you fly.
1. Click the ‘Buy Rupiah Now’ button below
And tell us how much you need for your trip.
2. Choose where to get it
Collect your currency from 33 Travelex stores.
3. Pay online
You can pay online using either BPAY, Visa or MasterCard®
If buying online is not your thing, visit your nearest Travelex store around and one of our friendly sales consultants will help you organise your real for your trip to the Indonesia.
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