Just how to Vacation to Bali on a Budget

Bali is just a super budget-friendly destination, so it's pretty easy to visit the island and not have to be worried about breaking the bank. Though often overrun with tourists, Bali remains surprisingly affordable knowing where to look. I'd estimate $50 per day is a good estimation of a budget to visit very comfortably around Bali.

Here are my tips to travel Bali on a budget!

Accommodation
No dependence on hostels in Bali (although there are many to pick from if you prefer!). Private villas is found only 150,000 IDR ($11 USD) a night. Here's more info on Bali Sightseeing Tours have a look at our internet site. Look for infinity pools and breathtaking cliff-side views; there's no shortage of those on the island. You can also arrange your accommodations with the locals in a kost (a single room with a shared bathroom) or a bunch family.

Transportation
Taxis are the most expensive transport around here. Renting a motorbike is the "way" of Bali and very cheap. You can hire one for 30,000-50,000 IDR ($3-$5 USD) each day! If that you don't feel comfortable driving yourself, you need to use the GO-JEK app for an Uber-type service but on the trunk of a motorbike. Taxis are the most expensive, and Uber is somewhat banned with a monopoly on taxi service. You are able to still use Uber, however you need to be very discreet about any of it and can't use them to get at and from populated areas. Otherwise, use the Blue Bird app for reliable cab service.

Meals
Even if the hotels were insanely expensive in Bali, the cuisine alone will make it worth the visit. Mouthwatering dishes like grilled pork, martabak pancakes, and spicy noodle soup are abounding. Local food and street food is as cheap as $1 USD—a plateful of chicken, rice, and veggies might only be about $1.30 USD. Warungs are local restaurants with cheap, fixed prices featuring food from all over Indonesia.

Spa Services
One of the biggest attractions of Bali is the affordable spa services. Massage houses are available on just about any corner offering one-hour massages for approximately 80,000 IDR ($6 USD). In the event that you ever feel like splurging, here is another spa at one of many luxury hotels.

Activities
There's so much to see and do in Bali. For tours round the island, hire an area driver and split the price with a fellow traveler to save money. You are able to hire a driver for under 300,000 IDR ($23 USD) for your day and visit sites like Mt. Batur and the Pura Gunung Kawi Temple. Be sure to use your haggling skills to book some beach activities like parasailing for around 150,000 IDR ($11 USD)

Shopping
Bali can also be an amazing place to get from local artisans. The Ubud market is one of the finest locations for shopping. You will find as possible haggle to less than half the original price most vendors ask. As a benchmark, the normal, vibrant and loose fitting pants on the market at just about any vendor can usually be brought right down to about 50,000 IDR (less than $4 USD).