Most people will tell you that renting a car in Bali is not necessary. It's definitely not a common thing to do for tourists since there are other more convenient transport methods available. The vast majority of travellers will rent a scooter, or if they're not confident drivers, hire a private driver instead.
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Bali by scooter or carIf you're thinking of travling on your own, it's better to ride a motorcycle instead of a car in Bali, due to the road conditions (there are roads with so many potholes that it is more convenient to avoid them with the scooter) and the price of rental cars in Bali.
For more convenience, you can rent or charter a car. Some budget ways to travel in Bali include public buses and you can also ask your concierge for shuttle transfer services. If you really want to see the sights and make the most out of your time, a well-organized tour is an excellent way to go.
In Bali all foreigners are also required to have an international license (IDP) on them while driving around. You can get this in your home country or you may also get an issued license from the police here in Bali.
Tipping. There is no hard and fast rule for tipping in Bali. All hotels and most restaurants have a 17% or 21% tax and service charge included in your bill so it is up to you whether to add any extra tip on top of that. When it comes to tipping drivers or other 'freelancers', it's nice but not required.
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.
The road network can be quite confusing if you're not used to the Balinese road network. Signs are at best unclear, at worst nonexistent. Wide roads may gradually squeeze into narrow streets. One-way, one-lane roads are common, necessitating driving a long way to return to a given location.
Cost in general for a full day is rp 600,000 or about 45 usd. This is for the whole car including gas and as many passengers as can fit comfortably, not per person. Great way to get the inside info on Bali. You can also hire for half days or point to point, etc.