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Renting a car in Bali is so easy and fun. The car rental company is existed in every area of the island. If you type on Google somekind like 'rent a car in Bali' you will be listed with a bunch of car rental websites. Choose some them, make comparison, and pick one you think the best.
Well-known as 'Last Paradise on Earth' driving self drive in Bali could be very interesting thing, beside of enjoying the nature and culture its self.
But before you find one of you think best car rental company in Bali, and dreaming smooth driving on a tropical-beautiful-small island, it is better to know the fact, that Bali has a serious problem nowdays: yeap, traffic jams!
Traffic jams in Bali nowdays is common. Especially in southern side area such as Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Ubud area. And some points of by pass road.
But lately it is becoming more horroring.
It is very important for you who planned to rent a car in Bali, either with driver or especially self driven, to know deeper of information on how to minimize it, or avoid at all those bad traffic jams!
Remember, holiday in Bali by renting a car should be one of the best experience in your life, do not ruin it by experiencing traffic jams in real life..
So, is it no chance to rent and drive a car in Bali, then? The answer is: no.
By knowing some crusial thinks, such as on where the area you stay, peak hour traffic jam, size or type of car rental, you could minimized traffic jam problem in Bali and drive happier and confident.
Although explained above that there are more traffic jams nowdays in some Bali area, does not mean then you have to cancel renting a car. You can still keep to rent a car in Bali, as guaranteed it is worthed and smart option to explore the island.
Keep reading this article and find your self on how to not only minimized the traffic jam but also avoid it!
Bali enjoying increasing number of visit from overseas and local tourist, according to Bali Provincial Central Statistics Agency Bali. This report make clear on thing: more tourist more traffic.
Bali is a small island. It is only 5,780 kilometers square. This small island has also small streets on it, especially in southern side and Ubud area.
Actually, Bali has public transportation service. Metro Bus and Grab / Gojek is the most popular one. Metro bus is connecting between Ubud to Denpasar and Jimbaran, but still even the local does not satisfy with the service. While probably Gojek (scooter option, not car) is popular among tourist, but it is only suitable for short trip inside one area.
Canggu is nowdays not good for traffic. Tibubeneng, one of area in Canggu is the worst. Especially from early afternoon to late afternoon time. Under lunch time to the sunset time. Traffic jam is bound to happen!
The mix between scooters and cars on the road combined altogether make a trip between Seminyak to Tanah Lot which is usually only take an hour become 4 hours!
The hub between Canggu and Seminyak has the problem, bad traffic jam. Driving inside Seminyak area itself can be take more than an hour. Especially under end office hour the road condition will be increasingly crowded.
The same road condition also accur in Kuta, just like in Seminyak. From Legian to Kuta area, including the one heading to Kuta beach there are too many scooters and cars, fill that one way road.
As the sun approaches sunset at Kuta beach, the roads become more congested.
Jalan Raya Uluwatu (Uluwatu street) is the worst point of traffic jam. This uphill road is the only way to go to Jimbaran or Uluwatu area. So patient is number one priority passing by this road.
Ubud is alco a small village just like Canggu. As the area is very popular among the tourist from the very first time, Ubud nowdays is becoming more crowded. Ubud center is the worst part.
Trip from Monkey Forest to Tegalalang now could be taken an hour which is usully only 15 min!
Choose a small size of car rental is a wise option. It will give more flexibilty to move, turn and absolutely easier to drive and park.
Remember when driving a small car rental, be sure the number of your passenger. Small car size should be fit with 2 - 4 people with one or two standard luggage.
Driving an automatic car gear or transmission is highly advised in Bali. Automatic car is easier and more comfortable to drive compared with manual one. It also can resting the feet when stuck in traffic.
As explained above that mostly bad traffic jams happen in the souther side Bali area, some points of by pass road, and Ubud area.
Remember, Bali is not only for Canggu, Kuta, Jimbaran or Ubud.
There are many other interesting areas which are worth to visited.
And those areas are no traffic jam! Northern area and western side are the best option.
Try to go there and even spend some night there.
Candidasa is a quiet village located at the southeast of Bali. This beach area is surrounded by fresh air and relaxing beach atmosphere. Snorkeling and diving is one of the most interesting activity there. Romantic sunset and beautiful sunrise can be enjoyed at almost every spot.
Candidasa can be reached out from Bali airport for about 1h45m.
A fisherman village and there is a port / harbor called Padangbai port, a gateway of tourist who want to expand the exploration to Gili's island in Lombok.
Padangbai port is very popular among the tourist as a gateway to to to Gili's island in Lombok.
Padangbai area also very close to Candidasa area which is only need about 20 min drive.
A seaside town located at the southeast of Bali, quiet close from Bali airport for approximately 30min drive make Sanur one of most popular area in Bali.
Sanur is great for family with children and seniors, with quiter beach and long jogging track along the beach.
Danau Tamblingan street is the most popular street in Sanur with ICON Bali Mall, a prestigious beachfront-retail-entertainment mall and many other fun things ready to be explored.
In addition, there is a port in Sanur called Sanur port located at Matahari Terbit street. It is a popular port for tourist to go to Nusa Penida island, another favorit destination in south Bali. There is car rental service in Sanur port and the car rental can be delivered or returned there in Sanur port.
Munduk is a mountain tourism village located in Buleleng district and many things to do in Munduk such as sightseeing of waterfall, lake, trekking, rice terrace, mountain, palace, etc.
Munduk is located at the north side and can be reached out from Sanur area for about 2h30m. Best thing to get there is by renting a car where you are staying still in Sanur.
Just same with Munduk, Lovina is also located at the north side of Bali. The distance is about 1h drive from Munduk.
While Munduk is rich with waterfall and mountain, Lovina is a paradise for the beaches, great place to see Dolphin directly at the sea along with the family.
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