Hire a car in Denpasar and comfortably transport all the items you’ll need for a full day of exploring the surrounding beaches and mountains. In contrast to the freedom provided with a hire car, buses in Denpasar are infrequent, with services running roughly every 30min. Drive directly to where you want to go and spend more time at attractions rather than waiting for buses to arrive. Hire cars are also much safer than travelling by taxi scooters. No direct bus route connects Denpasar to Splash Waterpark Bali, though it’s possible to drive in only 25min.
Hire company offices in the International Terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) are located in the Arrivals Area of Level 1. The pick-up area is only a short walk from the terminal, and staff can assist with directions to reach the car park. Reception desks are also inside the Arrivals Hall of the Domestic Terminal.
An International Driver’s Permit is required to hire a car in Denpasar and must be acquired prior to leaving Australia. Be wary that traffic often flows erratically on Denpasar roads as drivers shift lanes without indicating and squeeze into vacant gaps. There is a high number of motorbikes that make up the majority of vehicles and it’s important to regularly check blind spots as they can speed past quickly. Driving speeds should be reduced when animals obstruct the road as dogs and chickens commonly wander in front of oncoming traffic.
Denpasar experiences heavy traffic congestion from 06:30–10:30 and 15:00–20:00. The middle of the day is the best time to drive as many locals are off the road enjoying lunch. It’s recommended to avoid using busy roads such as Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai and Jalan Legian during rush hours. Delays can be expected throughout the day when passing through Kuta roundabout (corner of Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai and Jalan Sunset Rd). Summer brings hot and humid weather to Denpasar and driving trips should be kept under 1h.
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Off-airport car hire locations in Denpasar are around 9% more expensive than airport locations on average
Intermediate car hires in Denpasar are around 8% cheaper than other car types, on average
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One car hire company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Avis
On average a hire car in Denpasar costs $61 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Eazyrent ($47/day), TRAC Astra ($68/day) and Avis ($79/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Eazyrent Meet and Greet Service 80361 (9 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Denpasar is $6.45 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $77 and $103, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Denpasar.
Car hire companies onsite at Bali Ngurah Rai airport include Eazyrent, TRAC Astra and Avis.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Bali Ngurah Rai airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Denpasar costs $67 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Denpasar costs $69 per day, on average.
In Denpasar, cars are most frequently hired at Avis Denpasar Intern'l Airport (9 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Denpasar costs $430 per week ($61 per day).
On average a car hire in Denpasar costs $1,841 per month ($61 per day).
No car rivals the practicality of a compact model in Denpasar, with the smaller vehicles able to handle the heavy amounts of traffic. Parking spaces are often narrow and the chances of finding a free spot are greatly improved with an economy car.
Unless indicated otherwise, the default speed limit in Denpasar is 50 km/h. Highways and tollways range from 60–100 km/h. Many local drivers speed faster than the limit and as such it’s not encouraged to follow the pace of other cars.
It’s advised to get accommodation with parking provided as it can be difficult to find parking around the city. The car park at Lotte Mart is spacious and just off Jalan By Pass, while Kuta Parking Area on Jalan Raya Kuta has free spaces.