What is the minimum budget for a Bali holiday by scooter?

For two people travelling on a budget, about Rp500,000–800,000 a day excluding flights: a guesthouse, a BeAT rental, fuel, warung meals and a few entrance tickets.

How much does fuel for a rental scooter cost per day in Bali?

About Rp5,000–25,000 for a 110–125 cc scooter on Pertalite, depending on distance. A 150–160 cc scooter on Pertamax costs about twice as much.

Is renting a scooter cheaper than ride-hailing in Bali?

Yes, for one or two people. A day's scooter rental plus fuel is usually cheaper than one long ride-hailing trip, such as Kuta to Ubud.

Is the scooter rental deposit a cost?

No, the deposit is returned when the scooter comes back in good condition. But you need to have the money ready at the start of the rental.

Do foreign tourists have to pay a levy in Bali?

Yes. International visitors pay the Foreign Tourist Levy of Rp150,000 per person, which can be paid through the official Love Bali portal.

Bali Holiday Cost by Scooter: Daily Budget Breakdown

A rental scooter is the cheapest way to get around Bali, but the scooter is only one part of your holiday costs. Accommodation and food are usually the biggest items, followed by fuel, parking, entrance fees and a few costs that are easy to forget. This article works out a daily budget for two people sharing one scooter in three travel styles, gives a 5-day example total, and shows which items are easiest to cut. All figures are estimated market prices as of October 2026, excluding flights.

Daily budget for two people

Cost item	Budget	Mid-range	Comfort
Accommodation (1 room)	Rp200–350k (guesthouse/homestay)	Rp500–900k (3-star hotel, small villa)	Rp1.5 million+ (resort, private-pool villa)
Scooter rental	BeAT/Scoopy Rp60–90k	Vario/NMAX Rp75–150k	PCX/XMAX Rp130–350k
Fuel	Rp15–25k	Rp20–40k	Rp30–60k
3 meals for two	Rp150–250k (warung)	Rp300–500k (warung + café)	Rp600k–1.2 million (restaurants)
Entrance fees & parking	Rp30–100k	Rp100–200k	Rp150–300k
Other (water, coffee, data SIM)	Rp30–50k	Rp50–100k	Rp100k+
Total per day	±Rp500–800k	±Rp1–1.8 million	±Rp2.5 million+

These are planning ranges. Accommodation in Canggu, Seminyak and Uluwatu tends to cost more than in Lovina, Amed or Sidemen, and all prices rise in peak season (July–August and year-end).

Scooter rental: small but decisive

Scooter rental prices in Bali are fairly consistent across areas. Daily rental is the most expensive per day; weekly and monthly rentals are cheaper per day. For a 5–7 day holiday, asking for the weekly price almost always pays off. Prices by model are in Bali scooter rental prices.

Scooter	Estimated daily price	Best for
Honda BeAT	±Rp60–80k	Budget, in town, solo
Honda Scoopy	±Rp70–90k	Town riding, handy storage
Honda Vario 125	±Rp75–100k	Town + light hills
Yamaha NMAX	±Rp120–150k	Two-up, mountains
Honda PCX	±Rp130–160k	Two-up, long trips
Yamaha XMAX	±Rp300–350k	Long touring, experienced riders

Model	Price/day	Best for
Honda BeAT	from Rp60.000	Fuel-efficient & light, great around town
Honda Scoopy	from Rp65.000to Rp70.000	Retro style, roomy storage
Honda Vario 125	from Rp65.000to Rp75.000	Comfortable for mid distances
Yamaha NMAX 155	from Rp120.000	Big & stable, comfy with a passenger
Honda PCX 160	from Rp130.000	Premium, spacious seat
Kawasaki KLX 150	from Rp180.000	Trail bike for village roads & hills
Yamaha XMAX 250	from Rp300.000	Maxi-scooter for touring

Estimated market price per day. The final price depends on the rental, the bike's year, rental length & season, and is confirmed before you pay.

Prices in the table are estimated market prices. The final price is always confirmed when you book via WhatsApp on the Bali scooter rental page.

Fuel: work it out from the distance

The formula is simple: distance (km) ÷ consumption (km/litre) × price per litre. On Bali's busy, hilly roads, a 110–125 cc automatic averages 40–50 km/litre, while a 150–160 cc does about 35–45 km/litre.

Plan	Distance	BeAT/Vario (Pertalite)	NMAX/PCX (Pertamax)
Relaxed day in town	20–40 km	±Rp5,000–10,000	±Rp8,000–18,000
Day trip to Ubud or Uluwatu	60–100 km	±Rp12,000–25,000	±Rp22,000–45,000
7-day itinerary	450–550 km	±Rp100,000–140,000	±Rp160,000–250,000

Pertalite costs Rp10,000 per litre. The price of non-subsidised Pertamax is adjusted monthly by Pertamina; in Bali in early October 2026 it was about Rp16,000 per litre. For tips on petrol stations and roadside bottled fuel, read fuel, petrol stations & scooter parking in Bali.

Often-forgotten costs

Scooter rental deposit: a security deposit you get back when the scooter is returned in good condition. Have the money ready at the start; see deposit, insurance & damage.
Scooter delivery and pick-up fees if you are far from the rental, including to the airport.
Entrance tickets at each attraction: about Rp15,000–75,000 per person per site; foreign visitors usually pay more.
Sarong rental at some temples, if you don't bring your own.
Bali Mandara Toll Road scooter lane, about Rp5,500 per trip.
Foreign Tourist Levy of Rp150,000 per person for international visitors, paid through the official Love Bali portal.
Minor damage: a puncture repair costs about Rp15,000–25,000; scratches from a fall can cost far more. Riding slowly is the best way to save money.

Example total: 5 days, 2 people, budget to mid-range

Item	Calculation	Estimate
Accommodation, 4 nights	4 × Rp350–600k	Rp1.4–2.4 million
Vario rental, 5 days	5 × Rp75–100k (may be cheaper weekly)	Rp375–500k
Fuel ±300 km	Pertalite	Rp60–80k
Food for two	5 × Rp200–400k	Rp1–2 million
Tickets & parking	8–10 sites	Rp300–600k
Other	Water, coffee, data SIM	Rp200–400k
Total		±Rp3.3–6 million

That works out to about Rp330,000–600,000 per person per day, excluding flights. Day plans that fit this budget are in the 3-day itinerary and the 7-day Bali scooter itinerary.

Scooter vs ride-hailing vs car rental

For two people, a scooter is almost always cheapest. A single one-way ride-hailing trip from Kuta to Ubud can cost more than a day's scooter rental plus fuel. A car with a driver is more comfortable for families, groups, or if you don't have a licence, at several times the daily cost. The full comparison is in scooter rental vs ride-hailing vs car rental, and car options are at Bali car rental.

Staying away from the busiest centres, for example Kerobokan instead of Seminyak, or Penestanan instead of central Ubud, can cut room costs by 20–40%. With a scooter, a 10-minute ride into the centre is no problem.

7 ways to save without compromising safety

Rent the scooter for your whole stay and ask for the weekly price.
Choose a scooter to match your route: a BeAT for town; don't pay for an NMAX if you aren't heading into the mountains.
Eat at local warungs; nasi campur (mixed rice) costs about Rp20,000–40,000 a plate.
Group attractions by region so you don't backtrack.
Fill up at petrol stations (SPBU), not from roadside bottles, which cost more per litre.
Don't save by skipping your helmet or leaving your licence at home; traffic fines and accident costs are far higher.
Compare estimated prices by area on Bali scooter rental before booking.

Conclusion

A Bali holiday on a rental scooter can start from around Rp500,000 a day for two, excluding flights. The biggest costs are accommodation and food, not the scooter. Budget for the deposit, entrance tickets and the small costs people forget, then choose a scooter to suit your route. See estimated prices for scooter rental in Bali and book via WhatsApp.