Car
RENTAL SERVICES
Balinese
road is often used as parade grounds for festival processions. They
are becoming increasingly crowded, and traffic jams are frequent.
Driving
in Bali is dangerous, the roads are narrow, dogs and chickens frequently
stray onto them.
Self-drive car hire is available on producing a valid Indonesian
or international driving license, or tourist driving permit from
the police station in Renon. Bookings can be made at your hotel
or at car rental companies.
There are some alternatives of transport if tourists like to get
around.
Public Transport
Bemo may be hot, dusty mini-vans spouting exhaust, but they are
a great way to meet the locals. Colt (mini-buses) goes all over
the island. Simply flag one down and yell 'stop' when you want to
get off.
Taxis
Taxis are available for day trips. Taxis are chartered, generally
on the basis of a half-day or a full day. Metered ones are reliable.
Motorcycles
If tourists decide to rent a bike, please ride slowly and practice
defensive riding. Helmets are required and the ones provided by
the agency are often flimsy. Should a tourist expect to ride a motorbike
in Bali, please make sure that helmet is still in a good condition.
There are no fixed rates for motorbike hire, which vary according
to factors such as the condition of the bike, period of rental and
whether it is peak season.
An international motorbike license is required. Alternatively, obtain
a temporary permit from the police station in Renon Hotels in Bali,
valid for three months on Bali only. Tourists should take along
your passport, visa, three passport-sized photos, a valid driving
license from the country of the tourists.
Bicycles
Mountain bikes can be rented from anywhere. Please make sure
the wheels align properly, the brakes work well and it has a lamp.
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