10-Day Bali Itinerary by Self-Drive Car
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 4 min read · Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia
A 10-day Bali itinerary by self-drive car gives you the freedom to stop wherever you like, from the south coast to the rice terraces, lakes and waterfalls of the north. Below is a plan you can adapt, plus how to rent a car in Bali with no deposit.
Why a self-drive car suits 10 days in Bali
Bali is big enough to enjoy over ten days, but the main roads often jam, especially around Kuta, Canggu and Denpasar in the late afternoon. With your own car you set the timetable: leave early before the roads fill up, stop at small warungs, and get back before dark. A car also makes it easier to carry shopping, surfboards or children.
Note: traffic conditions, opening hours of attractions and parking rules can change. Double-check before you set off.
Daily route for 10 days
This plan splits Bali into three areas: south, central and north. Try to keep to one main area per day so you are not exhausted from driving.
| Day | Base | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminyak / Kuta | Arrive at Ngurah Rai, rest, sunset on the west coast |
| 2 | Uluwatu / Jimbaran | Uluwatu Temple in the morning, beaches and seafood in the evening |
| 3 | Uluwatu / Jimbaran | South coast: Nusa Dua, Sanur in the afternoon |
| 4 | Sanur | Denpasar city and Badung Market, east coast of Sanur |
| 5 | Ubud | Tegallalang, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang rice terraces |
| 6 | Ubud | Tegenungan or Kanto Lampo waterfall, cooking class |
| 7 | Ubud | Sidemen or Mount Batur, leave early |
| 8 | Lovina | Kintamani road, Lake Bratan, Bedugul |
| 9 | Lovina | Gitgit waterfall, Munduk, then back to the north coast |
| 10 | Seminyak / Canggu | Drive back south, souvenir shopping |
Route tips
- Leave before 08.00 when heading to Ubud or Kintamani.
- Don't schedule more than two major destinations per day.
- Save your destinations in offline maps, because signal in mountain villages can be weak.
Preparation before you leave
Before you go, make sure your documents and gear are ready. For foreign visitors, a car licence from your home country alone is not enough; you need your original licence and an International Driving Permit (IDP) with the car category. The Indonesian police set this requirement and it can change, so check the official source before you fly.
Quick checklist:
- Passport or ID card, and a licence that meets the requirements.
- Offline maps and a navigation app downloaded in advance.
- Rupiah cash for parking, toilets and small warungs.
- Basic medicines and drinking water.
- A raincoat, because the rainy season can arrive suddenly in Bedugul and Munduk.
Tips for driving safely
- Drive on the left, and take care when overtaking the many motorbikes on urban roads.
- Avoid the mountain roads to Kintamani and Munduk at night.
- Park in official spots; the narrow streets of Ubud and Seminyak often fill up.
- Slow down when passing religious ceremonies or family processions.
How to rent a car in Bali with no deposit
SiapPergi rents cars at fixed catalogue prices from Rp310.000 per day, for example Honda Brio or Toyota Calya at Rp310.000, Toyota Avanza or Hyundai Stargazer at Rp360.000, and Mitsubishi Xpander at Rp410.000. The minimum rental is 2 days, and monthly rental is available from Rp3.510.000.
Here is how SiapPergi helps:
- Free delivery and pick-up to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport anywhere in mainland Bali, with no delivery fee.
- No deposit, and your passport or ID is not held; you only show it together with your licence at handover.
- Pay on arrival in Rupiah when the vehicle is delivered, with no online payment upfront.
- Cars come with their original registration (STNK) and official plates, and brakes, tyres, lights and oil are checked before each rental.
Book by WhatsApp on 0818-0800-1102 (every day 07.00–23.00 WITA), or go directly to the Bali car rental page and car rental at Ngurah Rai Airport.
Other options: scooter rental or car with a driver
If you are not comfortable driving on busy roads, consider a scooter rental in Bali for short trips around Ubud or Canggu. For long journeys to Java, SiapPergi also offers a car with a driver in Yogyakarta and the Yogyakarta to Dieng route.
Summary
A 10-day trip by self-drive car is most comfortable if you split Bali into three bases, limit your destinations each day, and leave early. Prepare your documents properly, book a checked car, and save the WhatsApp number for quick help.
Ready to rent a scooter or car?
Fixed catalogue prices, delivered to your hotel or villa. Book on WhatsApp and pay when the vehicle arrives.
This guide follows the SiapPergi editorial policy: facts are checked, market prices are given as ranges and mistakes are corrected.