Originally Posted by
pstm91
Is Grab the best/easiest way to get from CGK to my hotel in the city center? Easy to use with a US credit card? How about Gojek, and which would you recommend?
I've used plenty of other non-Uber/Lyft rideshares around the world, but first time to Indonesia and don't have any experience with Grab or Gojek.
(When I land, I don't have time to deal with public transportation and I don't necessarily want to set up a car service in advance)
Thanks!
Whilst Grab Premium is a pretty decent option, waiting times can be quite long at CGK. Of course, it depends — but especially during peak hours, Grab Premium can take a while.
Personally, I have a strong preference for Silverbird when I arrive at CGK. They use Toyota Alphards, which is a step up from Grab Premium cars. The price is usually similar to Grab Premium, sometimes a bit higher. You can order a Silverbird using the MyBlueBird app and pay by credit card. Besides the comfort, the main reason I use Silverbird is that their cars are almost always just a few minutes away (and often instantly available).