Budget Travel Ideas in Tanjung Pinang

With low prices on accommodations, food and entertainment, a Tanjung Pinang budget travel vacation is easy to accomplish. This beautiful location on the island of Bintan is a fun place to visit for shopping, relaxing and trying your appetite on some of the delicious and acclaimed seafood menus of the region.

Tanjung Pinang Budget Travel

The most budget travel way to arrive in Tanjung Pinang is by taking a ferry. It is possible to fly directly into the city's Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, however there are only domestic flights here, increasing your overall airfare cost.

The least expensive way to get to Tanjung Pinang is to fly directly to Singapore and take a ferry across to Bintan. There are 5 to 7 ferries crossing daily and the cost is $32 for a 1-way ticket and $54 for a return.

Upon arrival in Singapore, be sure to stop by the ferry office and reconfirm your tickets for travel before the day of your scheduled departure. This is especially important when traveling to Tanjung Pinang on weekends or holidays when the ferry can be filled  to capacity. This cannot be done at the ferry terminal, but must be done instead at the ferry company's offices which are not located near the ferry.

Once in Tanjung Pinang, there are many forms of travel that you can use to get around town. Taxis, motorcycle taxis, minibuses and boats are all available and generally cost under a dollar. For taxis and motorcycle taxis, be sure to negotiate a rate before boarding. Minibuses and boats generally have a fixed rate depending on the length of your trip.

Tanjung Pinang Budget Dining

Seafood lovers will enjoy visiting Tanjung Pinang. Fishing is one of the things this area is know for and its seafood is inexpensive and delicious. Crab and mollusk are particularly popular here and one can find an amazing seafood meal for under $5.

Chinese Pork Rib Soup is a specialty in the city and is available at many restaurants for under $2. There are countless other national delicacies available widely throughout the city and waitstaff at restaurants can be very helpful in steering you towards some of the area's specialties.

Tanjung Pinang Budget Accommodations

For just $4 a night, travelers can stay at Bong's Homestay, a clean and no-frills backpacker accommodation.

Bintan Harmoni and Travellers Lodge also have inexpensive rooms starting around $15 for a room with a fan and around $20 for an air-conditioned room.

Plan ahead and enjoy your budget travel trip to this beautiful island town.