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Transport in Bali
Bemo and bus
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There are continously buses and
bemo's driving along the main roads. It is a real adventure to use these
bemo's and share the seats with the locals. Don't be surprised to find
chicken and even pigs between the passengers. Bemo's are small pick-up
trucks with seats in the loading platform. For very long journeys, mini-buses
are preferred as the seats are more comfortable.
There are no fixed prices.
Although it is recommended to negotiate the price with the driver, they
already start driving before any price has been fixed. In that case,
carefully check the price the locals are paying. Keep the same amount of
money ready when leaving the bus. Don't expect to get any change if you
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Rent-a-car
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An international driving
licence is required when driving a motorbike or a car in Bali. It is also
possible to acquire a temporary driving license at the police station in
Denpasar (Jalan Raya Kuta). Note that this option is more cumbersome as
you will need to go to Denpasar and lose half a day just for paperwork on
the drive license.
The driver must be at least 21
years of age.
Most rent-a-car companies are
located in Kuta, Denpasar, Sanur and Ubud. They rent small Suzuki jeeps
with prices starting from 80.000 IDR with a small insurance. It is
recommended to make a test tour with the car, check the lights and breaks.
Fuel price ranges between 1200 and 1500 IDR.
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You must be prepared to cope with unfamiliar driving conditions and with the
sometimes anarchic driving methods. If you feel uncomfortable driving in these
conditions, it is not recommended to rent a car.
Note that cars drive on the left side in Bali and in most asian countries.
Mortorcycles
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Small semi-automatic motorbikes
are available for 35.000 IDR a day. Again, an international driving
licence is required. Be cautious, as even experienced drivers consider
driving in Bali dangerous. A motorbike is perfect to visit small isolated
villages.
It is not recommended to rent
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Taxis
There are very few taxis out of the tourist areas. Kuta,
Denpasar, Nusa Dua, and Ubud however, have plenty of taxi's. The blue taxis are
metered, the others are not. Negotiate the price before entering a taxi if they
have no meter.
Push bikes
This can be real fun. Prices range between 6.000 IDR to 9.000
IDR a day. Unfortunately, the warm temperature makes push biking very
uncomfortable.
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