Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Travel Guide
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Transportation in Ubud, Bali
Transportation in Ubud
Overview: Most tourists in Ubud either rent motorcycles or hire drivers for visits to attractions that are outside Ubud’s city center. Ubud’s center, which includes Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Monkey Road and Jalan Hanomen, is small and can easily be covered on foot or in a wheelchair. Ubud’s city center has many attractions such as the Royal Palace and Monkey Forest that don’t require you to grab a cab.
CABS, TAXIS
Overview: Take a cab if you’re just hopping to the Neka Art Museum or the Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum – somewhere out of walking distance yet a distance that’s close enough not to warrant hiring a driver for half a day.
Use the blue cabs and negotiate a rate. The Ubud cabs don’t have meters. A 1 kilometer ride should only cost around Rp10,000 to Rp15,000. They will start with Rp25,000 but just walk away and say no. They will always counter with, “What you pay?”
Location: Cabs are constantly driving up and down the main streets in Ubud. Just hail one down.
Cost: Rp15,000 per kilometer.
Jalan Monkey Forest to Neka Museum: approximately Rp40,000
Airport to Hotel: From the Denpasar airport to Ubud, a ride will cost you Rp170,000
Accessibility: The cabs are sedans. A motorized wheelchair won’t fit in one but a manual, fold-up one will. A manual wheelchair that doesn’t fold up can fit in the back seat of the cab.
SCOOTER & MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Overview: It is so inexpensive to rent scooters and motorcycles in Ubud, Bali. There are an abundance of motorcycle rental shops where you can rent motorcycles.
Cost: Rp30,000 to Rp40,000 for an older motorcycle for 24 hours. Rp40,000 to Rp50,000 for a new motorcycle for 24 hours. Remember to negotiate.
Hire a driver in Ubud
HIRE DRIVERS
Overview: As is the case with South Bali, many major attractions require a motor vehicle to take you there. There are countless vans and SUVs on the streets in Ubud. I recommend hiring a driver with a van or SUV if you are in a wheelchair for half or a full day. I’ve listed some drivers I hired in Ubud.
Contact: See Driver Recommendations below
Cost: Negotiate Rp150,000 to Rp200,000 for half a day (4 to 5 hours). You can also package a deal where you can pay Rp300,000 for 4 or 5 hours in Ubud and a promise to use the driver to get back to Sanur, Kuta or Nusa Dua.
Driver Recommendations Below
Nyoman Yana
Yana was primary driver with a SUV. He was professional, spoke English and had good rates. He did ask us to visit certain places where he does business or gets commission but we declined.
Location: Br. Silungan, Lodtunduh, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Email: nyomanyana@yahoo.com
Ph: 081 338 592 622
Cost: Rp200,000 half a day. Rp300,000 half a day plus a ride to Sanur
Jero Lanang Artana
Driver and tour service provide on Jalan Monkey Forest
Email: jero_lanang@yahoo.com
Ph: 081 337 050 609
Cost: Rp200,000 for half a day
Alit Shop
This group rents out motorcycles, cars, SUVs, changes currency, etc. They do it all!
Location: 64 Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali 80571
Ph: 62 0361 973284
July Seven Tour & Travel
Like this place a lot. They have an internet service, travel, car rentals, art gallery. They do it all.
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali 80571
Ph: 62 361 971 422
Kembang Rampe Ubud Tourist Services
A travel and tour service in Ubud on the main road. They have SUVs and Vans to transport back and forth from South Bali such as Kuta and Sanur.
Location: Jalan Raya Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Site: www.kembangrampe.com
Email: their website has a form to fill out
Ph: 62 852 1960 2323
Cost: Rp150,000 ($15) from Ubud to Sanur