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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local taxi | 100% - 500% |
| 2 | Blue Bird | 100% |
| 3 | 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.
To Tegalalang rice fields: IDR 70,000
To Monkey forest: IDR 15,000
To Goa gajah: IDR 40,000
To airport: IDR 350,000
To Canggu: IDR 300,000
To Seminyak: IDR 300,000
To Kuta: IDR 350,000
To Padang Bai: IDR 350,000
To Sanur: IDR 250,000
To Jimbaran: IDR 400,000
To Nusa Dua: IDR 400,000
To Uluwatu: IDR 450,000
Blue Bird taxi prices from Ubud:
To airport: IDR 350,000
To Canggu: IDR 300,000
To Seminyak: IDR 300,000
To Kuta: IDR 350,000
To Padang Bai: IDR 350,000
To Sanur: IDR 250,000
To Jimbaran: IDR 400,000
To Nusa Dua: IDR 400,000
To Uluwatu: IDR 450,000
Grab & Gojek taxi prices from Ubud:
To airport: IDR 275,000
To Canggu: IDR 250,000
To Seminyak: IDR 250,000
To Kuta: IDR 275,000
To Padang Bai: IDR 250,000
To Sanur: IDR 200,000
To Jimbaran: IDR 325,000
To Nusa Dua: IDR 325,000
To Uluwatu: IDR 350,000
Getting around Ubud by Scooter
In addition to taxis, you can also rent a scooter to explore Ubud. It’s cheap and can easily pass bad traffic. There is really no disadvantage of using a scooter as your transport in Ubud.
Where to rent a scooter in Ubud?
Always rent a scooter from businesses, not individuals. Below are credible businesses where you can rent a scooter from.
You can also look up for a closer scooter business on google maps. Just type in Ubud scooter rental places.
How much is renting a scooter in Ubud?
Renting a scooter in Ubud costs between IDR 50,000 - 100,000 (US$ 3 - 4) per day.
While most people are honest, there are always bad apples looking to take advantage of unsuspecting tourists. Here are some tips to help ensure a safe scooter rental experience in Ubud.
Can you walk around Ubud?
It’s possible to walk around Ubud as almost every attraction is within 1 mile (1.6 km) radius from the main street, which means you just need to walk for 20 - 30 minutes to get there.
Unless you want to go to the Tegalalang rice fields, you will need to use a motorbike or a car to get there faster.
Here are some main attractions and the time it takes to visit one by foot.
| Destination | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice fields | 2 hours |
| 2 | Monkey forest | 21 minutes |
| 3 | Campuhan walk | 13 minutes |
| 4 | Blanco museum | 13 minutes |
| 5 | Ubud market | 2 minutes |
| 6 | Saraswati temple | 2 minutes |
| 7 | Goa gajah | 56 minutes |
Is it easy to get around Ubud?
It’s easier to get around in Ubud by scooter rather than a car. Scooters can easily pass bad traffic which happens everyday at the main street in Ubud.
Narrow streets and small sidewalks have been the two biggest issues in Ubud but tourists are still enjoying it. The best way to get around Ubud is by foot and scooter.
