How to get around in Bali?
Transport in Bali
There are many different modes of transport on the island of Bali, from public to private, prices naturally depend on comfort and speed.
In Bali, tourists do not travel by public transport. The most acceptable means of transportation is a taxi. Most taxis use a meter, if not, then the fare must be negotiated before getting into the car or insisting that the driver turn on the meter by saying "Mr, please", this will help you not to overpay for the fare. It is best to use the taxi services of the Blue Bird group. Blue taxis labeled "Bali Taxi" (known as Blue Bird Taxis) are the most honest.
In Bali, tourists do not travel by public transport. The most acceptable means of transportation is a taxi. Most taxis use a meter, if not, then the fare must be negotiated before getting into the car or insisting that the driver turn on the meter by saying "Mr, please", this will help you not to overpay for the fare. It is best to use the taxi services of the Blue Bird group. Blue taxis labeled "Bali Taxi" (known as Blue Bird Taxis) are the most honest.
The second most used way to get from point A to point B is to use the services of the Go-Jek company. You can easily download the application of this company to your phone and call yourself a car or a motorcycle taxi. The application will immediately fix the cost of your trip, which is very convenient. If you call a motorcycle taxi, then a bike or scooter will come for you. The advantage of this transport is that you will quickly and with a breeze get to the place you need, and the cost will be much cheaper than by car. Cons: not so safe and not comfortable over long distances. Despite the fact that locals are driving, who have been accustomed to the Asian specifics of traffic since childhood (left-hand traffic in Indonesia), there are unpleasant situations and accidents.
If you have cash, you can rent a car in Bali, with the ability to drive it yourself. If you rent a car from a reputable car company, you can have the advantage of driving your own car in Bali's lesser traveled areas, with your range only limited by your gas budget. Gasoline, by the way, is quite cheap. The cost of 1 liter of petrol is IDR 10,000.
However, don't worry if you're not used to right-hand drive or panic easily when other motorists break the rules of the road. Traffic in Bali is chaotic and dangerous. Take a car with a driver if you are not up to it.
However, don't worry if you're not used to right-hand drive or panic easily when other motorists break the rules of the road. Traffic in Bali is chaotic and dangerous. Take a car with a driver if you are not up to it.
Depending on your itinerary, the region of the island you are staying in, your budget and your experience, renting a motorcycle may be the most efficient and affordable transportation in Bali. Scooter rentals can cost around Rp60,000-70,000 per day and a full tank of gasoline-about Rp20,000. This will allow you to travel freely.
By law, an international license is required to ride a motorcycle, but no renter will enforce this. However, if you are stopped by the police and caught without a license, you will be fined.
Renting a motorcycle is optimal for local travel around Bali, not for long distances. Long distance travel on a motorcycle can become uncomfortable as the weather can be hot and the air you breathe is dusty and polluted.
Be a very careful driver and make sure you have travel insurance. If you are not here for a long period of time, it's unnecessarily better to use a cab so that you don't risk your life and health and ruin your unforgettable vacation.
By law, an international license is required to ride a motorcycle, but no renter will enforce this. However, if you are stopped by the police and caught without a license, you will be fined.
Renting a motorcycle is optimal for local travel around Bali, not for long distances. Long distance travel on a motorcycle can become uncomfortable as the weather can be hot and the air you breathe is dusty and polluted.
Be a very careful driver and make sure you have travel insurance. If you are not here for a long period of time, it's unnecessarily better to use a cab so that you don't risk your life and health and ruin your unforgettable vacation.
