Best way to get around Bali — scooter, car, or taxi?

On the smaller islands near Bali, taxis wait right at the dock after fast boat arrivals. On Bali itself, Grab cars, Grab scooters, and regular taxis are available almost everywhere.

Riding as a passenger on a scooter is one of the highlights of visiting Bali — you can stop anywhere, enjoy the scenery, and experience the island on a completely different level compared to being in a car.

Travelers who have explored Bali both by car and by scooter consistently say the scooter experience is on a completely different level. The risks are real, but it's a personal choice each traveler makes for themselves.

Bali looks small on a map, but heavy traffic means journeys take far longer than expected. Always budget extra time when traveling between areas of the island.