What to Do After Landing at Bali Airport

Wondering what to do after landing at Bali airport? The short answer: clear immigration, collect your bags, sort out money and a SIM card, then get to your hotel or villa by the transport you chose before you arrived. This guide walks you through each step in order, so you spend less time in the arrivals hall and more time on the road.

Step 1: Clear immigration and collect your bags

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the main gateway to Bali. After you pass immigration, follow the signs to baggage reclaim. Check your bag tags against the belt, and if a bag is missing, report it at the airline counter before you leave the terminal.

Visa rules, visa-on-arrival fees and entry requirements are set by Indonesian immigration and can change. Check the official immigration source before you travel.

Step 2: Get local money and a SIM card

Most small shops, warungs and drivers prefer Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Withdraw a modest amount from an ATM in the arrivals area or a nearby bank branch, and keep small notes for tips, parking and street food.

A local SIM card is useful for maps and messaging. Shops selling SIMs and top-ups are found in the terminal and in nearby towns. Keep your passport handy, as you may need it for registration.

Step 3: Choose how you will get to your accommodation

Bali's main towns are spread out, and transport from the airport can feel slow in peak hours. Here is a quick comparison to help you choose:

If you already know where you are staying, have the address saved offline so you can show the driver or type it into your map app.

Step 4: Plan your first day on the road

If you rent a vehicle, arrange delivery for the time you land so the bike or car is waiting for you. SiapPergi delivers to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport anywhere in mainland Bali, so you can pick it up at the terminal and go straight to your stay. Make sure you know where the scooter rental or car rental pick-up point is before you walk out of arrivals.

For a first day, keep plans simple: check in, eat, and check the route to your next stop while it is still light. Traffic around Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu can be heavy in the late afternoon.

Step 5: Know your licence and documents before you ride

For a scooter you need a motorcycle licence. Foreign visitors normally need their home licence together with an International Driving Permit that includes the motorcycle category. For a car you need a valid car licence, again with an IDP if you hold a foreign licence. Keep your passport or ID with you. The licensing rules are set by Indonesian authorities and can change, so confirm them before you travel.

Step 6: Get your vehicle at the airport

When the vehicle is delivered, check it before you sign anything. Look at the tyres, lights, brakes and mirrors, and ask the team any questions about the controls. Show your licence and passport at handover.

How SiapPergi helps after you land

SiapPergi rents scooters and cars across Bali at fixed catalogue prices, from Rp70.000 per day for scooters and Rp310.000 per day for cars. Delivery and pick-up to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport is included, and two helmets come with every scooter. There is no deposit, your passport is not held, and you pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. You can book on WhatsApp at +6281808001102, available every day from 07.00 to 23.00 WITA, in English or Indonesian.

Quick checklist after landing

• Clear immigration and collect your bags
• Withdraw Rupiah and buy a SIM if needed
• Confirm your transport and the address of your stay
• Arrange your vehicle delivery time if you are renting
• Check licence and passport are with you
• Inspect the vehicle before leaving the pick-up point

For more options, see how to book or browse scooter rentals by area.