How much does it cost to hire a private driver for a day in Bali?

For specific routes it can be cheaper to negotiate directly with a local driver than via an app: for example, an Amed–Ubud round trip with local drivers costs around 500,000–600,000 IDR.

Example route booked directly with a driver: Ubud – Melasti – Uluwatu (Sulubab) – Ubud cost 850,000 IDR for the whole day. Others report negotiating a round trip down to around 400,000 IDR. Some travelers argue it's cheaper and more reliable to book a round-trip car via an app than to negotiate directly with a driver on the spot.

Gojek prices are fixed and shown in the app before booking. If a driver calls and demands more than the displayed fare, you can cancel the ride with the reason 'driver requesting extra payment' and request a new driver.

A full-day private driver in Bali costs around $80–90, with the driver also acting as a guide. Entrance fees to attractions are paid separately. Drivers can be contacted via WhatsApp.

An easy way to find a private driver is to book a Grab ride (e.g. from the airport to your hotel) and negotiate a full-day trip directly with the driver during the ride.

On Java, the Maxim app offers lower prices than Grab for private drivers, but some drivers inflate costs — charging 200,000 IDR for a toll road that costs 80,000 IDR, or 200,000 IDR for parking that actually costs 5,000–10,000 IDR per spot. Always verify real rates in advance.