Useful Indonesian Phrases for Renting & Riding a Scooter in Bali
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 6 min read
You don't need to speak Indonesian to rent a scooter in Bali — but a handful of words makes every petrol stop, puncture and parking chat smoother, and locals appreciate the effort. Here's a pocket phrasebook for riders.
Basics
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
| Permisi | Excuse me (to pass or get attention) |
| Tolong | Please / Help |
| Berapa? | How much? |
| Maaf | Sorry |
| Ya / Tidak | Yes / No |
Petrol & repairs
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| Isi penuh | Fill it up |
| Bensin / Pertalite / Pertamax | Petrol / regular / higher-octane |
| Ban bocor | Flat tyre |
| Tambal ban | Tyre repair stall |
| Bengkel | Motorbike workshop |
| Mogok | Broken down / won't start |
Directions & parking
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| Kiri / Kanan / Lurus | Left / Right / Straight on |
| Putar balik | U-turn |
| Parkir di mana? | Where can I park? |
| Jauh? / Dekat? | Far? / Near? |
Pronunciation is simple: every letter is spoken, 'c' sounds like 'ch' (cepat = che-pat), and 'u' like 'oo'.
Police checks & emergencies
- SIM = driving licence; STNK = the scooter's registration paper (keep it in the bike).
- Polisi = police; Rumah sakit = hospital; Kecelakaan = accident.
- Emergency numbers and what to do: emergency numbers for riders.
- If stopped, stay calm, show your licence, IDP and the STNK — see traffic rules & police checks.
Book your scooter
| 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 |
Rentals start from 2 days. Book on WhatsApp or via the Bali scooter rental catalogue: the bike is delivered to your hotel or villa and you pay when it arrives.
Related: what to do with a flat tyre or breakdown, petrol & parking 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
How do I say 'fill it up' at a Bali petrol station?
"Isi penuh" — or say a rupiah amount.
What's the word for a flat tyre?
"Ban bocor". Look for a "tambal ban" (tyre repair) stall.
What is STNK?
The scooter's registration paper. Keep it with the scooter when you ride.
Do I need Indonesian to rent a scooter?
No. Our admin chats in English on WhatsApp, but a few words help on the road.
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