Bali, in general, is not very expensive. Bike rentals are very cheap and are usually around 50,000 rupiahs ($5USD) per day. However, if you plan to rent the scooter for a longer duration, the rate can come down to almost half. 

Food, accommodation, activities, and shopping costs will greatly vary from one region in Bali to the other. To save more money you can head to smaller villages and towns where tourists are still less compared to the locations ridiculously crowded. 

Booking an Accommodation in Bali

Location – South & Central Bali are the most preferred choice among tourists.

• Beach Lovers – If you wish to spend more days near a beach then, look for accommodation in either Kuta,  Seminyak, Sanur, or Nusa Dua in South Bali.
• Countryside Lovers – On the other hand, if you wish to spend more days amidst greenery experiencing the countryside,  then look for accommodation in Ubud in Central Bali.
• You can also split up the days and book a hotel in both regions.
• If you are a backpacker,  you have multiple options – You can plan your stay in each region depending on the number of days you have.

  Booking Tickets 

  To avoid any last-minute hassle, plan and book your hotel and flight tickets at least 2 months ahead.

   How to Reach Bali

  Flights from major international cities regularly fly in and out of the Denpasar Airport.  From the airport, you can easily hire a taxi to your destination.  In most cases, the hotel you have booked your stay with will arrange for a taxi. Just confirm the prior booking.

   

  How to Tour Bali

  You can book a taxi or self drive a car.  Remember that the Balinese drive on the left-hand side of the road. The best way to tour around Bali is self-driving a bike or a scooter. Several tourist agencies throughout Bali rent out scooters to the tourist for a fairly small charge per day.

  A word of caution – You must carry your international driver’s license and wear a helmet while driving.

  Always Carry some Cash

  While touring around Bali, make sure to carry some cash. Most tourist attractions in Bali have an entrance ticket plus a vehicle parking ticket (usually a minimal amount) Tip is not expected, but you are free to.

   

  What to Expect in Bali

  Religion

  Unlike most of Muslim-majority Indonesia, about 83.5% of Bali’s population adheres to Balinese Hinduism. Minority religions include Islam (13.37%), Christianity (2.47%), and Buddhism (0.5%) 

  Religion is of particular importance in Bali culture and there are many rituals and traditions observed. Everything you see the Balinese people do is connected with their beliefs in the gods and goddesses, good spirits, and bad spirits. 

  Everywhere you look, you will see ceremonies, rituals, and sacred offerings.  Apart from the daily offerings seen on the lanes (Canang Sari), In Bali, you will come across many beautifully adorned and sacred temples built throughout the island. Even in rural and neglected villages, beautiful temples are a common sight.