Scooter Rental vs Grab & Gojek in Bali: Which Is Cheaper and Easier?
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 5 min read
Bali has ride-hailing apps, taxis and scooter rentals everywhere — so which one actually makes sense for your trip? Here's an honest comparison.
Quick comparison
| Rented scooter | Grab / Gojek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Fixed daily price + fuel | Per trip; adds up with many trips |
| Freedom | Go anywhere, any time | Wait for a driver; fewer in remote areas |
| Remote spots | Easy | Getting back can be hard |
| Licence needed | Yes (motorcycle + IDP for foreigners) | No |
| After drinking | Never ride | The right choice |
When a scooter wins
- You make 3+ trips a day or explore beaches, waterfalls and temples.
- You stay in Canggu, Uluwatu or Ubud, where short distances add up.
- You visit remote spots where finding a ride back is hard.
No motorcycle licence? Don't ride — it can void your travel insurance. Use apps or a car with driver instead.
Scooter prices
| Scooter | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BeAT (Gen 4–5) | IDR 80,000 | IDR 425,000 | IDR 1,210,000 |
| Honda Scoopy (Gen 4) | IDR 90,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,410,000 |
| Honda Vario 125 | IDR 100,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,510,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 (Gen 2) | IDR 150,000 | IDR 902,000 | IDR 2,260,000 |
Rentals start from 2 days; weekly and monthly rates bring the daily cost down further. Book on WhatsApp, via the Bali scooter rental catalogue or find the scooter rental near me: the bike is delivered to your hotel or villa with 2 helmets and you pay when it arrives — no deposit.
Related: should I rent a scooter in Bali?, getting home safely after a night out and SiapPergi — Bali scooter rental.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is renting a scooter cheaper than Grab in Bali?
Usually yes if you make several trips a day; for one or two short trips, an app ride can be cheaper.
Do Grab and Gojek work everywhere in Bali?
They work in most tourist areas, but some places limit app pick-ups and remote areas have few drivers.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many travellers ride a scooter by day and take an app ride at night.
Do I pay a deposit for the scooter?
No. You pay when the scooter is delivered.
This guide follows the SiapPergi editorial policy: facts are checked, market prices are given as ranges and mistakes are corrected. Spotted something wrong? Report a correction.
