Do you need a scooter or car to get around Bali, especially in Uluwatu and Kuta, or can you manage on foot?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
You can manage a few days on foot in central Kuta if your hotel is close to the beach and attractions, but in Uluwatu most travelers end up needing a scooter or car even for meals, shops, and beaches. A common setup is renting a scooter for 2–3 days and hiring a driver for longer trips like Sekumpul or Nusa Penida.
What the community said
In Uluwatu, getting around without your own transport is usually inconvenient: on a stay of more than a week, travelers often use a scooter for everything from meals and grocery runs to beach trips. The area is spread out, so it is not very walkable.
14 days ago Uluwatu
In Kuta, you can start your trip without renting transport if you stay centrally: one example mentioned a hotel about 3 minutes’ walk from the beach and roughly 8 minutes from the waterpark, with plenty of cafes nearby. After a couple of days, though, a car becomes more practical for moving around the island.
14 days ago Kuta, waterpark
For an active Bali itinerary, travelers often mix transport options: for example, rent a scooter for 3 days in Ubud, then hire a driver for longer or more tiring routes such as Sekumpul Waterfall and Nusa Penida. This setup works well if you prefer exploring rather than staying at the beach or pool.
14 days ago Ubud, Sekumpul, Nusa Penida