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Transport guide

Getting Around Bali: Complete Transport Guide (2026)

Bali doesn’t have public transit. Your options: scooter (cheap but accident-prone), Grab/Gojek (best for tourists), private driver (relaxed), or rental car (slow + hard parking).

Scooter rental

60,000-100,000 IDR/day ($4-6). Available everywhere. Requires International Driving Permit by Indonesian law.

Best for: Experienced riders. Bali has highest tourist-injury rate in SE Asia.

Grab + Gojek apps

Indonesian ride-share. Fixed app pricing. 10,000-150,000 IDR per trip depending on distance.

Best for: Tourist-friendly transport. Pickup from outside airport (touts try to block app pickups inside).

Private driver (full day)

500,000-800,000 IDR/day ($30-50). Hire through hotel or driver-finder apps.

Best for: Day-trip tours (Ubud + Uluwatu + Nusa Penida). Includes English-speaking guide.

Rental car

350,000-550,000 IDR/day. Tourist driving licenses accepted with international permit.

Best for: Flexibility + family travel. Bad for short-distance Ubud/Canggu commuting (traffic + parking).

Public ‘bemo’ minibuses

Disappearing but still on some routes. Cheap but unreliable.

Best for: Local-style adventure. Not recommended for mainstream tourists.

Bluebird taxis

Reliable taxi company with meters. Look for the bluebird logo. Avoid unmarked taxis.

Best for: Direct travel without app. More expensive than Grab.

Ferries to Nusa Islands

Fast boats Sanur → Nusa Penida (45 min, $30 RT) or Padangbai → Nusa Lembongan.

Best for: Day-trips and island hopping.

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