Bali Safety Tips for Travelling with Kids and Elderly

Bali safety tips for travelling with kids and elderly start with one simple decision: how you get around every day. This article explains practical steps you can apply straight away, from choosing a vehicle to preparing an emergency plan.

Bali is wonderful for families, but traffic is heavy, hill roads are narrow and the weather can change quickly. For young children and older travellers, a little preparation makes a long trip much safer and more comfortable. This guide is written from the experience of the SiapPergi team, who deliver vehicles to hotels, villas and airports across Bali.

Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers

Scooters suit short trips and adult couples, but they are less ideal if an older traveller finds it hard to climb on and off or if a child has to sit in the middle. For groups with children or elderly passengers, a car is usually safer and more comfortable, especially on night roads or in rain.

At SiapPergi, self-drive cars start from Rp310.000 per day, and scooters start from Rp70.000 per day with 2 helmets free. If you want a local driver, the car-with-driver service is available in Yogyakarta and Central Java, not in Bali.

Plan your schedule and route wisely

Safety often depends on when you drive, not just what you drive. A few habits help:

• Avoid night driving to hill areas such as Kintamani or Munduk if an elderly person or a child who gets car sick is travelling with you.
• Leave early, before the main roads in Kuta, Canggu and Denpasar get busy.
• Plan a break every 1–2 hours for the toilet, drinks and stretching.
• Save your main route on your phone and download an offline map, as signal in mountain villages can be weak.

Note: traffic rules, speed limits and child seat requirements can change. Check the latest information from your local police or regency government.

Prepare health and emergency supplies

Before you leave, prepare a list you can check item by item:

1. Regular medicines for elderly travellers in their original packaging, with a doctor's prescription if needed.
2. Familiar children's medicines (fever reducer, oral rehydration salts, travel sickness medicine).
3. Drinking water and light snacks for the journey.
4. Raincoats for all passengers. At SiapPergi these are available as an add-on from Rp15.000, or Rp25.000 for two.
5. Write down the rental company's contact number, your hotel's number and local emergency numbers on paper, not only on your phone.
6. Keep photocopies of your passport and driving licence separate from the originals.

Check the vehicle before you set off

Before leaving your hotel or villa, check the vehicle quickly: brakes, lights, tyres and helmet condition. Every SiapPergi vehicle carries its STNK and official plates, and brakes, lights, tyres and oil are checked before rental. Still do your own check, especially if you are travelling with small children.

Understand the riding and driving requirements as a foreigner

If you are a foreign visitor, bring your home driving licence and an International Driving Permit (IDP) with the appropriate category. For a scooter, make sure the motorcycle category is listed. These requirements are set by the Indonesian government and the police and can change, so check official sources before you travel.

How SiapPergi helps

The SiapPergi team delivers scooters and cars straight to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport with no delivery fee. Catalogue prices are fixed and there are no hidden fees. You do not need a deposit, your passport is not held, and payment is made in Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. Book via WhatsApp on +6281808001102 (07.00–23.00 WITA), or see car rental Bali and scooter rental Bali for vehicle options.

For a fuller plan, also see how to book and our other guides.