Bali scooter guides
Prices, licence rules and riding tips from a Bali rental crew renting bikes since 2022.
PricesHow much does it cost to rent a scooter in Bali? (2026)
What a scooter costs to rent in Bali in 2026, from a Scoopy to an XMAX. Market price ranges, how daily, weekly and monthly rates compare, and costs on top.
Updated · 3 min read
LicenceDo you need an International Driving Permit to ride a scooter in Bali? (2026)
Bali's rules for foreign scooter riders: a home licence with the motorcycle class plus an IDP. Which IDP Indonesia accepts, where to get one, and the fines.
Updated · 4 min read
BikesNMAX, XMAX, PCX or Scoopy: which scooter should you rent in Bali?
Which scooter suits your Bali trip: Scoopy, NMAX, PCX or XMAX. Engine size, riding two-up, hills, long rides and price per day and month, from a Bali rental.
Updated · 3 min read
Long stayRent or buy a scooter for a long stay in Bali?
Should you rent or buy a scooter for a long stay in Bali? Who can register one, what buying costs, and how 3, 6 and 12 months of rental compare.
Updated · 3 min read
AreasGetting around Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu by scooter
Riding a scooter in Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud and Uluwatu: what the roads are like, travel times between areas, parking, and which scooter suits each area.
Updated · 3 min read
SafetyRiding a scooter in Bali: a safety guide for first-timers
How to ride a scooter safely in Bali: traffic habits, helmets, rainy season, police checks and what to do after a crash, with Bali's emergency numbers.
Updated · 3 min read
Rental termsWhat happens if your rental scooter breaks down or gets damaged in Bali?
What to do when a rental scooter breaks down or gets damaged in Bali, who pays for what, and the questions to ask any rental about insurance and repairs.
Updated · 3 min read
ChecklistBali scooter rental checklist: what to check and scams to avoid
A checklist for renting a scooter in Bali: before you book, at handover, while you ride and when you return it, plus the common scams and how to avoid them.
Updated · 3 min read
AirportScooter rental at Bali airport: getting a bike delivered when you land
How to get a rental scooter delivered at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport, late flights included: what to bring, luggage, and when hotel delivery is better.
Updated · 3 min read
FuelPetrol in Bali: Pertalite or Pertamax for your scooter?
Petrol prices in Bali in 2026, the difference between Pertalite and Pertamax, which one an NMAX, PCX or XMAX needs, and how to fill up at a Pertamina station.
Updated · 2 min read
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