Taxi Fare Estimator

Practical tips

Grab and Gojek are the default way to get around Bali — Uber never came back after selling its Southeast Asia business to Grab in 2018 — but neither app can pick up right at Ngurah Rai Airport's arrival curb, so most visitors either walk to a designated pickup point outside the terminal or just take an official taxi from the counter inside. Local taxi cooperatives have also pushed back against app pickups in a handful of tourist hubs like Kuta, Canggu, and Ubud, so don't be surprised if a driver asks you to walk a short distance to a quieter street instead of meeting you right at the door. Bluebird is the one metered taxi brand locals and long-term expats actually trust if you'd rather hail on the street than open an app. Tipping isn't expected for a short ride, but rounding up to the nearest 20,000 rupiah is a normal, appreciated gesture.