According to Indonesian law, foreign visitors are required to have an international driver's license to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Bali. At the same time, category A is required for driving a motorbike, and category B is required for driving a car.
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The good news is there are many options. Most travelers are satisfied with either a bemo (chartered vehicles with driver) or taxi (metered). Travelers will hear the world Bemo, bemo, bemo or Transport transport all over Bali. If the vehicle has a taxi meter, travelers should insist that the meter must be turned on.
Cost of hiring a Bali private driverThe cost of hiring a private driver in Bali ranges from 550000 IDR to 1500000 IDR (~ 35-100 USD) per day with a maximum of 10 hours.
Currently, the best bet for digital nomads is to apply for the country's B211a tourist visa, which allows holders to live and work remotely in the country for up to 180 days, income tax-free.
Bali is made up of three main roads that circumnavigate the island and hundreds of smaller roads that traverse the countryside. It takes approximately 3 hours to travel the length and breadth of Bali. Road conditions on the main roads are generally good but can be heavily populated with slow traveling trucks.
Many places in Bali will accept card payments, which can be the most convenient way to pay. However, it's not an option everywhere so having some cash is also a smart move. Get a travel money card to make ATM withdrawals locally on arrival in Bali, and so you don't need to carry too much IDR cash at any one time.
No, it is not customary to tip in Bali. However, it's always appreciated when you show your gratitude with a little extra money. Keep in mind that no one will come chasing you down if you don't leave a tip, but it's always nice to show your appreciation for good service with a token of gratitude.
Bali is Indonesia's most expensive tourist destination and one of the most expensive places to travel in Southeast Asia. There is almost no public transportation, and supermarket prices aren't dissimilar to what you'd find at home.
Instead, you can use the Indonesian ride-sharing app, Go-Jek or Grab. Alternatively, we recommend hiring a private driver or renting a motorbike to save all of the taxi-grabbing hassle.
Yes, for most visitors to Bali/Indonesia, a tourist visa is required for entry. However, foreign nationals from the following ASEAN countries can enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism purposes: Brunei. Cambodia.