Renting a Bike in Bali- It is easy and convenient

Pro-surfers and people looking for adventure find motorbikes quite convenient and easy to navigate through the busy narrow lanes of Bali. You can choose to rent a motorbike for the entire duration of your stay, at a fraction of the cost you would pay for renting a car and driver. However, there are some legal and safety guidelines you will need to follow when Renting a Bike in Bali. Most rented motorbikes in Bali are the ‘underbone’ and scooter type,mostly Hondas and Yamahas. Popular models amongst them are Honda’s user-friendly models with automatic gears, like the Vario, BeAT and Scoopy scooters. 

You have the option to choose daily rentals at an agreed upon return time and date, or even a convenient rendezvous drop off at your hotel. Hotels are usually able to arrange a bike through the concierge, or you can walk into a warung (local roadside cafe) offering rentals and ask. Major beach resort areas like Kuta, Sanur and Jimbaran all have rental stalls run and owned by locals. You need to look out for parked bikes with signs hung over their number plates or handlebars reading, “Motorbikes for Rent” or “Car and Motorcycle Rental”, 

as most of these places offer both. Renting a Bike in Bali is fairly easy and inexpensive and hassle free.

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Things to remember before Renting a Bike in Bali

• An international driver’s permit is a must to ride a motorbike in Bali. If you do not have one, you can easily apply for a temporary tourist motorcyclist permit from a nearby Bali police station. Getting your documents in place and carrying them while on your vacation saves you a lot of time and lets you enjoy your holiday relaxing and unwinding. You will definitely not like the experience of interacting with the local police.
• Most motorbike rentals are owned by locals and are small businesses hence they do not have such added facilities along with the Renting of Bike in Bali. However, with time and more tourists interaction, some western style managed bike rentals have come up which noticed this gap and they offer premium insurance options upon booking. In any case, personal travel insurance is always recommended while travelling overseas which comes in handy in the case of any untoward accidents.