Island, Indonesia
Getting around Bali
How to get around Bali
No useful public transport: most people rent a scooter or use Grab, Gojek and private drivers. Traffic is heavy in the south; plan around it.
Ways to get around Bali
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grab / Gojek | About 40,000–90,000 IDR for 5 km | Cars and bikes; some villages and hotels restrict pickups |
| Private driver | About 600,000–900,000 IDR per day | Best for temples and day trips; book via your hotel or WhatsApp |
| Scooter rental | About 70,000–150,000 IDR a day | Cheapest for long stays; needs a motorcycle licence |
| Bluebird taxi | Metered, from about 10,000 IDR | Reliable metered cabs in the south; book via the MyBluebird app |
Ride-hailing apps in Bali
A 5 km ride costs about Rp40,000–90,000 ($2.2–5.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gojek | Cheap cars and bikes across the south |
| Grab | Good coverage; fares slightly higher |
| Maxim | Often cheapest; fewer drivers |
| inDrive | Negotiate your fare; useful at peak times |
- Local taxi cooperatives block app pickups in some villages and at the airport; walk to the edge of the zone or book a driver.
Arriving in Bali
Ngurah Rai International (DPS)
Taxi to Seminyak or Canggu 250,000–400,000 IDR, 45–90 min; ride apps pick up from set zones outside arrivals.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented everywhere; police check licences and helmets, and insurers often exclude riders without a motorcycle licence.
- Driving: on the left. Bring an IDP plus your home licence with the motorcycle category; Bali police fine unlicensed scooter riders at checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Indonesia: Fly between islands (Garuda, Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia); trains run the length of Java; ferries and fast boats link Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Allow for delays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bali?
No. Use Gojek, Grab, Maxim, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Bali?
No useful public transport: most people rent a scooter or use Grab, Gojek and private drivers. Traffic is heavy in the south; plan around it.
How do I get from the airport to Bali?
Taxi to Seminyak or Canggu 250,000–400,000 IDR, 45–90 min; ride apps pick up from set zones outside arrivals.
Is Bali walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Love Bali tourist levy
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- BIMC Hospital
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