Which currency is best to carry in Indonesia?

It's best to take Indonesian Rupiah to Bali. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR). You can easily change these 3 currencies almost anywhere on the island.



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US Dollars is the best currency to bring to Bali, use only authorized money changers and change no more than 200 USD at a time. If you still have cash before you leave, change again in US Dollars as it won't be possible to change in your Country. Enjoy Bali!

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US dollars are the most useful foreign currency to bring as they are the most widely accepted currency at money changers (especially in non-touristy areas). ATM's are everywhere in Jakarta, and widespread throughout Indonesia.

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I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person. This will be more than enough to cover your day-to-day cash expenses on a small to medium budget. Now let's talk about some of the costs that you can expect on your Bali trip.

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Are US Dollars accepted in Bali? US dollars are not generally accepted at Balinese businesses. Some larger hotels and tour operators may accept US Dollars as payment but the exchange rate will be terrible, so I don't recommend using them to exchange your foreign currency if it can be helped.

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But, you will want to have some cash on hand to get you going, and just in case you have trouble finding or having technical problems with the ATMs. I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person.

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Overall, $20-25 USD a day for a solo, bare budget backpacker is quite doable an will get you basic accommodations, 3 meals and a few beers or transport everyday, but will be stretched in the highly touristed areas or if you plan to move around frequently.

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The $1000 will be enough, but does that include VOA and departure tax?. On your intended plan, I expect you will spend $60-$70 a day however add $13/day to cover VOA and departure tax. Waterbom will cost extra on the above so you won't have a lot for shoping, which you will want to do..

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How Much to Budget For Two Weeks in Bali? On top of flights, if you budget around $100 per day for your trip to Bali it would be more than enough. This amount would enable you to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat out for every meal and enjoy some of the island's best activities.

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You should plan to spend around Rp1,176,938 ($75) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($21) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.30) on local transportation.

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Buy currency before you travel.
Doing so gives you time to shop around for the best rate. Plus, when you arrive, you won't have to immediately find a bank or currency exchange. Do some research ahead of time to see if US dollars are widely accepted at places you plan to go to.

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You should plan to spend around Rp1,176,938 ($75) per day on your vacation in Bali, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, Rp330,629 ($21) on meals for one day and Rp145,557 ($9.30) on local transportation.

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