If you’re in Ubud looking for a taxi but couldn’t seem to find one, that’s because regular taxis such as Blue Bird, Grab and Gojek are not cruising around in Ubud because they are not allowed.
Private car taxis or what they call themselves as local taxis are the only ones to find in Ubud. The downside of this is sometimes you meet the honest ones and sometimes you meet the sketchy ones
How to get a taxi in Ubud
Depending on what type of taxi you want, getting a taxi in Ubud can be easy and tricky at the same time. Local taxis are anywhere and easy to get, whereas to get a Blue Bird, Grab or Gojek taxi requires some effort.
To get a private car taxi in Ubud just stand by a busy street and use your phone for whatever and wait for a taxi to approach. Using a phone by the street tells the drivers that you need transport.
You can also ask any hotel’s employee to get you one, and if you are nowhere near the main street or hotel, you can try out these numbers:
To get a regular taxi such as Blue Bird, Grab or Gojek in Ubud you can book them through the apps but you will have to walk out of Ubud to get picked up.
choose which app you want to use and install it. Tap later if it asks to set a payment method, you can pay them in cash later on.
Requirements to sign up:
- Local phone number
- Name
- Email address
To book a taxi on Grab or Gojek app you just need to tap on the car icon.
Price comparison over the normal fare:
| Taxi | Rate |
|---|---|
| Local taxi | 100% - 500% |
| Blue Bird | 100% |
| Grab & Gojek | 50% - 75% |
Ubud taxi prices
Before taking a local taxi it’s highly recommended to negotiate the price upfront before you even get in. Don’t forget to record or film your conversation.
| Destination | Local taxi | Bluebird | Grab & Gojek |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegalalang | 70,000 | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Monkey forest | 15,000 | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Goa gajah | 40,000 | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Airport | 350,000 | 350,000 | 275,000 |
| Canggu | 300,000 | 300,000 | 250,000 |
| Seminyak | 300,000 | 300,000 | 250,000 |
| Kuta | 350,000 | 350,000 | 275,000 |
| Padang Bai | 350,000 | 350,000 | 250,000 |
| Sanur | 250,000 | 250,000 | 200,000 |
| Jimbaran | 400,000 | 400,000 | 325,000 |
| Nusa Dua | 400,000 | 400,000 | 325,000 |
| Uluwatu | 450,000 | 450,000 | 350,000 |
