Scooter & Bike Rental in Bali
The only way to actually get around the island on your own schedule
Bali's public transport is thin outside of paid apps, and taxis add up fast if you're staying more than a few days. A rented scooter is how most visitors — and almost every long-stayer — get around: cheap, flexible, and the only realistic way to reach rice terraces, waterfalls and viewpoints that tour buses skip.
Quick facts
Prices
Automatic scooters (Honda Beat, Honda Scoopy, Yamaha Mio) run roughly 60,000–90,000 IDR/day for a short rental, dropping to 700,000–1,200,000 IDR/month for long-term. Bigger bikes (Vespa, PCX, NMAX) cost more. Always check tires, brakes and lights before you ride off — rental quality varies a lot between shops.
International Driving Permit
Technically you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) with a motorcycle category to ride legally in Indonesia, on top of your home license. Police checkpoints (mostly around Canggu and Kuta) do check for this, alongside a helmet. Fines are negotiable but annoying — get the IDP before you fly if you can.
Traffic reality
Bali traffic, especially in Canggu, Seminyak and Kuta during peak season, is genuinely chaotic — narrow lanes, sudden stops, and a lot of other tourists riding scooters for the first time in their lives. If you've never ridden before, practice on a quiet back road first, not the main Canggu strip.
Practical tips
- —Photograph any existing scratches/damage before you ride off — some shops try to charge for pre-existing damage on return.
- —A deposit of your passport is common at small shops; a cash deposit or just a copy is safer if you have the choice.
- —Petrol (Pertalite) is sold at official Pertamina stations and also in small roadside bottles — bottled fuel is more expensive and occasionally diluted.
- —Rent for a month if you're staying 3+ weeks — the per-day rate drops dramatically.
