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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.
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.