Arriving in Bali
Getting out of Ngurah Rai airport and to your first bed, plus the boats to Nusa Penida and the Gilis, scooter rules and what a day in Bali actually costs.
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Bali Airport Taxi, Grab and Gojek: Pickup Points, Real Prices and Late ArrivalsGetting out of Bali airport: where Grab and Gojek pick up, dated app prices to seven areas with screenshots, the taxi counter, tolls and late arrivals.
Bali Airport to Ubud: Taxi, Grab or Transfer — Real Prices and Drive TimesBali airport to Ubud: 35 km, one to three hours. Dated Grab, Gojek and Bluebird prices with screenshots, and when a pre-booked driver is worth it.
Bali Airport to Canggu: Grab, Taxi or Transfer — and the Traffic ProblemBali airport to Canggu: 21 km, 40 minutes or 2.5 hours. Dated Grab, Gojek and Bluebird prices with screenshots, the bottlenecks and how to time it.
Bali Airport to Seminyak: Taxi or Grab? Dated Prices and Drive TimesBali airport to Seminyak: 12 km, 25–40 minutes off-peak. Dated Grab, Gojek and Bluebird prices with screenshots, and when a taxi beats the app.
Bali Airport to Sanur: Prices, the Toll Road and Catching a Boat the Same DayBali airport to Sanur: 17 km, 25–35 minutes. Dated Grab, Gojek and Bluebird prices with screenshots, the toll road, and catching a Nusa Penida boat.
Bali to Nusa Penida: Fast Boats from Sanur, Prices and the New Island FeesBali to Nusa Penida: fast boats from Sanur, 2026 prices and times, where you land, and the island levy plus the new per-attraction fees.
Bali to the Gili Islands: Fast Boat or Public Ferry, Ports, Prices and TimesBali to the Gilis: fast boats from Padang Bai and Serangan with 2026 prices, or the Rp65,300 public ferry via Lombok — ports, times and which to pick.
Renting a Scooter in Bali: Licence, Insurance, Fines and Real PricesRiding a scooter in Bali legally: motorcycle licence plus an IDP with category A. Fines, insurance exclusions, police checks and 2026 rental prices.
Bali Travel Budget 2026: What Things Actually Cost, From Arrival to Daily SpendWhat Bali costs in 2026: entry fees, dated airport fares, sampled hotel rates, warung meals, scooters and boats — with three daily budgets.