Scooter Rental on Bali island, Indonesia from $5/day

Bali doesn't reveal itself from the back of a taxi. The island rewards anyone willing to take the wheel — or the handlebars — and duck down the side roads that the tour buses can't reach. Chase the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple after the crowds thin out, or wind up into the highlands toward Mount Batur for a caldera view that no coach tour timetable allows for. This is what a **scooter rental in Bali** is for: the freedom to change plans on a whim and follow the road wherever it looks interesting.

Public transport barely exists outside the main tourist strips, and traffic around Denpasar, Kuta and Canggu can turn a short hop into an hour of gridlock. A scooter slips through where cars can't, and it can go the distance too — the temples, rice terraces and beaches scattered across Bali sit anywhere from 20 to 60 km apart, distances a scooter covers easily in a morning. Park wherever you like, stop for a coconut, take the long way around. If you want to **rent a scooter in Bali**, this is the vehicle the island was built for.

Top 10 things to see in Bali by scooter

1. Tanah Lot Temple — the iconic sea temple perched on its own rock, best reached by scooter for sunset once the tour buses clear out.
2. Uluwatu Temple — a clifftop temple on the Bukit Peninsula with a scenic coastal ride in, especially rewarding for the evening Kecak fire dance.
3. Tegalalang Rice Terrace — the classic tiered paddies near Ubud, an easy ride through quiet countryside.
4. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces — UNESCO-listed and far less crowded than Tegalalang, good for a longer half-day loop.
5. Mount Batur / Kintamani — a volcano and caldera lake reached via a winding highland road, a favourite for a sunrise ride.
6. Sekumpul Waterfall — north Bali's tallest waterfall, reached through jungle roads far from the south-coast crowds.
7. Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) — a longer east-Bali ride, rewarded with the famous framed view of Mount Agung.
8. Padang Padang Beach — a small cove beach on the Bukit Peninsula, just a short hop from Uluwatu.
9. Canggu (Batu Bolong Beach & Beach Road) — a surf beach and café strip, and a scooter-friendly base for coastal cruising.
10. Amed coastal road — a quiet black-sand stretch in the east, ideal for a scenic ride with diving and snorkelling stops along the way.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Bali?

You'll need your home-country motorcycle licence plus an International Driving Permit — a car-only licence doesn't cover a scooter here. The legal riding age in Indonesia is 17, though individual rental shops often set their own higher minimum. Expect to leave a deposit, and some shops ask to hold your passport or an ID copy as security instead of cash.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Bali?

A standard automatic scooter runs roughly 70,000–90,000 IDR per day in low season and 100,000–150,000 IDR per day in high season. Larger or premium models, like a Honda PCX or Yamaha NMAX, typically cost 120,000–200,000 IDR per day. Our own listings start from just 5 EUR a day, backed by our Best Price Guarantee.

• Prices climb in July–August and again from mid-December to early January, when school holidays and Christmas/New Year demand peak.
• Prices drop in February–March and September–November, the shoulder months outside major holiday weeks.

When to book a rental scooter in Bali?

High season runs May to September, peaking in July and August, with a second short spike around Christmas and New Year — book ahead if you're travelling then. Low season runs November to March, wettest from December to February, when prices ease and availability is easier to come by. May through September is generally the best stretch for riding, with drier roads and clearer skies.

Local traffic rules in Bali

Indonesia drives on the left. Helmets are mandatory for both rider and passenger, and police checks in Bali routinely stop foreign riders to check for a licence, IDP and helmet — ride without them and you risk an on-the-spot fine. Motorcycles must run with headlights on during the day. Speed limits sit around 50 km/h in built-up areas and up to 80 km/h on out-of-town roads. Drink-driving enforcement is strict, so treat it as zero tolerance. Traffic can be dense with loose lane discipline, so ride defensively and expect overtaking from both sides.

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a scooter without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online scooter reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!