Once you decide where to stay in Bali, you can plan your trip. Bali is a busy airport and a central airport hub of Indonesia and has excellent connections throughout Asia, Australia and internationally.
Flights
Bali has one international airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. If you’re coming from Australia, you’ll land here, and the leading airlines are Qantas, Garuda, Virgin, Jetstar, Batik and, to a lesser extent, Air Asia and Citilink—many national carriers from other countries like Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, Vietnam, China and Japan also fly directly to Bali.
Car rental
You’ll likely need to rent a car or, even better, a car with a personal driver to get the most from your Bali family holiday. You’ll want to explore all the temples, beaches, shopping areas, and villages. Public transport is not an option in Bali, so you’ll get a taxi or a Go-Jek for local trips to nearby restaurants, cafes, etc. For lengthy day excursions, the best option is to arrange a car and driver so you don’t have the headache of negotiating Bali traffic and near non-existent road rules.
Taxis
Taxis are always a good option in the main tourist areas of Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud to get from point A to B quickly and cheaply. The leading taxi brand is Blue Bird, but we suggest downloading the Go-Jek (the same as Uber) app and using this in case you can’t see any taxis. Go-Jek has motorscooters to beat the sometimes horrendous traffic jams or cars and mini-vans for larger groups.
Scooter
You can always rent a scooter for your holiday, which is a very popular option, and there are scooter hire places all over Bali, especially in the built-up tourist areas. Rates start at about $10 daily for your basic scooter, which is all you need. For surfers, they can add board racks to the scooters for a small extra daily fee. Ensure you have an international licence and travel insurance if you rent a motor scooter.