Travel Tips
A One-Day Medan City Tour Itinerary by Car with a Driver
Only have one day in Medan? Follow this city tour route from Maimun Palace and Kesawan to the night food scene, with a rental car and driver.
Medan has many historic buildings, grand places of worship and food famous far beyond Indonesia. With a rental car and a driver, you can see many places in one day without hunting for parking.
The plan
- 08:00 Breakfast of soto Medan or lontong Medan
- 09:30 Maimun Palace, a legacy of the Deli Sultanate
- 10:30 Al-Mashun Grand Mosque, close to Maimun Palace
- 12:00 Lunch of mie aceh or curry rice
- 13:30 The Kesawan district and the Tjong A Fie Mansion
- 15:30 Souvenir shopping for bika ambon and rolled cake
- 17:30 Rest at the hotel
- 19:30 Night food, such as durian and street snacks in the city centre
Why use a driver
- Parking in Kesawan and around Maimun Palace is limited.
- Local drivers know the busy times and the alternative roads.
- You can focus on the city, not the map.
The right package
A 12-hour rental with a driver is enough for this itinerary. For 2–4 people, the Avanza or Innova Zenix is comfortable and easy to manoeuvre on city streets.
Ready to go?
Choose your dates and vehicle on the reservation page. Before booking, read how to choose a trustworthy car rental.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for a Medan city tour?
Enough for the main sights such as Maimun Palace, the Grand Mosque, Kesawan and the local food.
Which rental package suits a Medan city tour?
A 12-hour rental with a driver, so you do not have to look for parking in the city centre.
