Manado travel guide

Manado Tourism | Manado Guide

You're Going to Love Manado

With a population of 451,893, Manado is the largest city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manado has to offer.

When to visit Manado

Manado in March
Estimated hotel price
$24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manado in March
Estimated hotel price
$24
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manado in May, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 16.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Manado, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.

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How to Get to Manado

Plane

When flying to Manado, you’ll arrive at Manado Samratulangi (MDC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Manado from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 39h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Manado, you’ll arrive at Manado Samratulangi (MDC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Manado from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 39h 55m.

Airports near Manado

Airlines serving Manado

Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (45 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Manado

Average rates range from around $35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $938 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manado

Most booked hotels in Manado

Four Points by Sheraton Manado
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 284 reviews)
$66+
Grand Luley Manado
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 230 reviews)
$37+
Aston Manado Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 253 reviews)
$35+
Whiz Prime Hotel Megamas Manado
3 stars
Good (7.8, 307 reviews)
$24+
Aryaduta Manado
4 stars
Good (7.6, 338 reviews)
$31+
Lion Hotel & Plaza
4 stars
Good (7.1, 143 reviews)
$18+

Renting a car in Manado

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Manado (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Manado (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75.