Renting a Car to Gundaling Hill, Berastagi, for a Family Trip

Gundaling Hill is Berastagi's best-known viewpoint. From the top you can see the town, the vegetable fields of the Karo people and the two mountains that symbolise the Karo lands: Sinabung and Sibayak. It is only a few kilometres from central Berastagi, so it is easy to reach by rental car.

Access from Medan

From Medan, take the route to Berastagi via Sibolangit (about 2 hours). Once in town, follow the signs to Gundaling. The road up the hill is steep but paved, and there is parking near the top.

Best time to visit

• Morning (07:00–10:00): the sky is usually clear and the mountains are sharp.
• Late afternoon: good for the sunset, although fog often arrives earlier in the rainy season.

Things to do at Gundaling

• Ride a hired horse led by local guides
• Enjoy boiled corn and a hot drink at the stalls around the hill
• Take photos at the viewpoint with Sinabung in the background

Car rental tips

For families with small children and older parents, choose an MPV with a roomy cabin such as the Innova Zenix or Avanza. Ask the driver to wait in the car park while the family walks around, so you need not worry about parking at busy times. If you plan to stay overnight in Berastagi, a two-day rental is usually cheaper than two return trips.

Plan your trip

Check which vehicles are available on your travel dates on the reservation page. For an overview of routes and travel times to the Toba region, see our guide to renting a car from Medan to Lake Toba.