Scooter Rental in Tuban, Bali: The Beach Neighbourhood Next to the Airport
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 7 min read
Tuban is where Bali Airport actually is — the area that runs from the runway north to Kuta along the beach. Many travellers end up here without knowing the name: the big family hotels and malls on Jl. Kartika Plaza are in Tuban. It's calmer than central Kuta, and a scooter makes it a great base: Kuta Beach is a few minutes north, Jimbaran's seafood a few minutes south, and the Bypass opens the whole south of Bali.
What Tuban is like
- Beachfront hotels and resorts, many aimed at families, along Jl. Kartika Plaza.
- Malls and a water park within a short ride, handy on hot or rainy afternoons.
- Quieter evenings than Kuta and Legian, with Kuta's nightlife 10 minutes away.
- The airport on your doorstep — useful for early flights and late arrivals.
Riding in Tuban
Tuban's main streets are busy around the airport junctions — the big intersection near the Gatotkaca statue and, further north-east, the Simpang Dewa Ruci roundabout where the Bypass, Sunset Road and the road into Kuta meet. Inside Tuban and Kuta, many streets are one-way, so your route back is often different from your route out. Follow the signs even when your map app disagrees.
Keep left, signal early, and expect scooters to filter on both sides at the junctions. If you're new to it, read riding on the left in Bali first.
Where to go from Tuban
| Destination | Approx. time | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Kuta Beach | ±5–10 min | Surf lessons, sunset |
| Kedonganan & Jimbaran | ±10–20 min | Seafood on the sand |
| Legian & Double Six | ±15–20 min | Beach bars, quieter sand |
| Seminyak | ±30 min | Cafés, shopping |
| Uluwatu | ±45–60 min | Temple, cliffs, beaches |
Times are rough estimates. For more half-day ideas, see day trips near Kuta by scooter.
Best scooters for Tuban
| Scooter | Engine | Per day | 2 days | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BeAT (Gen 4–5) | 110cc | IDR 80,000 | IDR 160,000 | IDR 425,000 |
| Honda Scoopy (Gen 4) | 110cc | IDR 90,000 | IDR 180,000 | IDR 515,000 |
| Yamaha Fazzio 125 Hybrid | 125cc | IDR 100,000 | IDR 200,000 | IDR 515,000 |
| Honda Vario 125 | 125cc | IDR 100,000 | IDR 200,000 | IDR 515,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 (Gen 2) | 155cc | IDR 150,000 | IDR 300,000 | IDR 902,000 |
- One rider, local trips: the Honda BeAT — light and easy to park.
- Two riders, Uluwatu or Seminyak: the Honda Vario 125 or a Yamaha NMAX (IDR 150,000/day).
- Style and storage: the Honda Scoopy (Gen 4) (IDR 90,000/day) has a roomy under-seat box.
Tuban by day and by night
Mornings are the easiest time to ride: traffic is lighter, the beach is calm and it's cooler. Around midday the heat makes malls and the hotel pool more attractive than the saddle. From late afternoon, traffic builds on the roads towards Kuta and Jimbaran as everyone heads for sunset — leave early or stay local. At night Tuban is quiet; ride slowly in the lanes, and if you've been drinking, leave the scooter at the hotel and take a taxi.
Parking at Tuban hotels and malls
Most hotels have space for guests' scooters — ask reception where. Malls usually have a separate motorbike park with a ticket; keep the ticket and the scooter's registration paper (STNK) with you. Pay what the ticket or official sign says.
Delivered to your Tuban hotel
Send the hotel name or Google Maps pin, dates and model. The scooter arrives at the time you agree with 2 helmets; you check it, show your passport and licence + IDP, and pay. Landing and want to ride straight away? Book through Bali Airport scooter rental for an airport handover. The full catalogue is on our scooter rental in Bali page, and Kuta-specific info is on scooter rental Kuta.
- Free delivery and pick-up to Ngurah Rai Airport and hotels or villas in Kuta, Legian & Seminyak.
- Other areas cost extra: Berawa, Umalas, Sanur & Jimbaran IDR 60,000; Nusa Dua & Canggu IDR 80,000; Uluwatu IDR 100,000 (return trip included); anywhere else, ask on WhatsApp.
- Pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the scooter arrives (bank transfer or e-wallet) — nothing paid in advance.
- Your passport is shown, not held — with your home licence + International Driving Permit at handover.
- No deposit on regular scooters. Big bikes (Harley-Davidson etc.) need a IDR 3,000,000 safety deposit, paid at your hotel after you confirm.
- 2 helmets with every scooter. Minimum rental 2 days. Free cancellation — just message the same WhatsApp chat.
- Optional extras: brand-new helmet IDR 50,000, phone/GPS holder IDR 20,000 per rental, plastic raincoat IDR 10,000 each.
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.
All areas & scooter models
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tuban in Bali?
Tuban is the beach area between Ngurah Rai Airport and Kuta, around Jl. Kartika Plaza. The airport itself is in Tuban.
How much is scooter rental in Tuban?
The same catalogue prices as all of Bali: from IDR 70,000/day; the Honda BeAT (Gen 4–5) is IDR 80,000/day and the Honda Vario 125 IDR 100,000/day.
Can the scooter be delivered to my Tuban hotel?
Yes. Tuban is part of the Kuta area, so delivery and pick-up are free.
Is Tuban good for riding a scooter?
Yes, distances are short. The airport junctions are busy and many streets are one-way, so ride calmly and follow the signs.
Do I need a deposit?
No deposit and your passport is not held. You pay in Rupiah when the scooter arrives.
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