Should I book a taxi from Bali airport?

Book your Bali airport transfer in advance. By doing so, you won't have to stress about figuring out transportation upon arrival. You'll have peace of mind knowing that a reliable service will be waiting for you, ready to take you to your hotel as soon as you touch down.



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The cost of your taxi from Bali Airport to Seminyak will depend on whether you choose a pre-paid taxi from the airport, or if you take one of the metered Bluebird Bali taxis from outside the airport. The estimated price is €9.10 (IDR 150,000), but you should agree on this before getting into the taxi.

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There are 2 type of drivers you probably see in Bali namely: taxi driver and tour driver. Taxi driver usually serves a trip of one way (getting one destination) such as: an airport, a hotel, a restaurant, or a tourist spot. Normally, tip for the taxi driver ranges from 10 – 15% of total cost.

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Taxis from Bali's tourist attractions The only way is to negotiate a rate with the local taxi drivers and private car drivers who all work together. Even if you think you are negotiating with a taxi driver you may very well end up in a private car because that driver was “next in the queue”.

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When asked for, taxis are easy to call from your hotel front desk, or information counters at major shopping malls, restaurants and venues. Most Bali taxis are metred, so you won't need to worry about getting a fair price. Some have English-speaking drivers, making it easy to call from your mobile phone.

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For example, if you want to go out clubbing or eat at some of the finer restaurants, you'll probably need to budget around 200-400 thousand rupiah per day (which is roughly equivalent to $13-25 USD). If you're just looking to relax on the beach and enjoy the local food and culture, you can get by on much less.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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But unfortunately, there is no Uber in Bali, Indonesia, and it is likely that there'll never be Uber in Bali. Luckily for you, there are plenty of Uber alternatives and ride-sharing apps in Bali that can take you around, the most popular ones are Grab and GoJek. But are these other apps trustworthy?

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Public and private tour buses are an affordable way to explore the island. That said, they don't allow the freedom to explore off the beaten path and can take a very long time to reach their destinations. Bali's most popular private bus tours are organized by Perama Tour & Travel.

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