Car hire reviews
Car hire in Bali is really a question of whether you should self-drive at all. For many travellers, hiring a driver is the more realistic move because traffic is dense, road discipline is different, and parking around major areas can be chaotic. That said, there are still situations where renting a car in Bali makes sense: longer stays, villa-based trips away from the heaviest tourist zones, or travellers already comfortable driving in Southeast Asian conditions. Airport pickup is the most convenient if you know you want a car from the start, but many visitors are better off waiting a day before deciding whether self-driving still sounds appealing after seeing local traffic. Small cars are easiest, though scooters dominate the roads around you. The reviews below matter a lot here because Bali car hire is as much about handover clarity, local support, and realistic expectations as it is about price.
Counter intelligence
13 min
Best: Local Rent (10 min)
55% low
0%
0 of 22 reviews
73%
Got car they booked
Based on 22 reviews across 2 locations and 8 suppliers. Average rating: 3.8/5 · Typical wait: ~13 minutes
Quick insights
Quick research insights on suppliers and pickup locations in Bali.
Budget at Bali Airport
3.0 / 5 · 20 Jan 2026
Europcar at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 21 Jan 2026
Local Rent at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 28 Jan 2026
Sixt at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 26 Oct 2025
Avis at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 10 Sept 2025
Eazy at Bali Airport
3.0 / 5 · 29 Dec 2025
Trac-A at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 3 Jan 2026
Enterprise at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 8 Feb 2026
Local Rent at Bali
5.0 / 5 · 8 Mar 2026
Eazy at Bali Airport
3.0 / 5 · 20 Aug 2025
Trac-A at Bali Airport
4.0 / 5 · 5 Oct 2025
Locations in Bali
3.8
Good
22 reviews
Petra V.
8 Mar 2026
Skipped the international brands and went local. Scruffy office, spotless car, half the price. Delivered to the hotel with a full tank. Would repeat.
Nat G.
8 Feb 2026
Comforting to see a known brand in the Bali chaos. Standard Enterprise service levels, the Mitsubishi Xpander was clean, and they didn't push the extras as hard as elsewhere in Asia.
Petra V.
28 Jan 2026
A small local operator delivered a tidy Avanza, adjusted pickup timing after our flight delay, and only asked that we document existing scratches carefully — refreshingly straightforward in a market full of surprises.
Ben P.
21 Jan 2026
The car arrived clean, air-conditioned and correctly documented, with staff sensibly warning about narrow Ubud roads and after-dark scooter traffic instead of just hawking extras.
Stefan M.
20 Jan 2026
Collection was slow, the Toyota Agya had obvious holiday-wear scratches, and local driving advice amounted to a shrug plus a reminder to keep the fuel receipt.
Indo A.
3 Jan 2026
Indonesian-owned with better fleet condition than expected. Staff spoke good English, gave honest traffic advice, and the Honda HR-V was perfect for Bali roads.
Family B.
29 Dec 2025
Local brand with older cars but transparent pricing. Staff documented every scratch and the Toyota Innova ran smoothly for our family of six. Worth considering if you don't need showroom-new.
Island H.
26 Oct 2025
The counter was organised and the VW Polo was clean, but no amount of car quality prepares you for Bali traffic. Staff warned us about the airport area congestion honestly.
Budi C.
5 Oct 2025
Better condition than expected for a local brand. The HR-V was clean and staff spoke good English. Solid mid-range option.
Dave S.
10 Sept 2025
International brand consistency with local driving chaos. The Toyota Avanza was well-maintained, and staff gave realistic traffic estimates. Bring patience for the roads.
Bali F.
20 Aug 2025
Local operator with transparent pricing. The Avanza was older but documented properly. Great for family trips.
Stefan
20 Jan 2026
Collection was slow, the Toyota Agya had obvious holiday-wear scratches, and local driving advice amounted to a shrug plus a reminder to keep the fuel receipt.
BackpackerBen
21 Jan 2026
The car arrived clean, air-conditioned and correctly documented, with staff sensibly warning about narrow Ubud roads and after-dark scooter traffic instead of just hawking extras.
Petra
28 Jan 2026
A small local operator delivered a tidy Avanza, adjusted pickup timing after our flight delay, and only asked that we document existing scratches carefully — refreshingly straightforward in a market full of surprises.
IslandHopper
26 Oct 2025
The counter was organised and the VW Polo was clean, but no amount of car quality prepares you for Bali traffic. Staff warned us about the airport area congestion honestly.
SurfLifeDave
10 Sept 2025
International brand consistency with local driving chaos. The Toyota Avanza was well-maintained, and staff gave realistic traffic estimates. Bring patience for the roads.
FamilyBaliTrip
29 Dec 2025
Local brand with older cars but transparent pricing. Staff documented every scratch and the Toyota Innova ran smoothly for our family of six. Worth considering if you don't need showroom-new.
IndoAdventures
3 Jan 2026
Indonesian-owned with better fleet condition than expected. Staff spoke good English, gave honest traffic advice, and the Honda HR-V was perfect for Bali roads.
GreeceHopper2024
8 Feb 2026
Comforting to see a known brand in the Bali chaos. Standard Enterprise service levels, the Mitsubishi Xpander was clean, and they didn't push the extras as hard as elsewhere in Asia.
Petra
8 Mar 2026
Skipped the international brands and went local. Scruffy office, spotless car, half the price. Delivered to the hotel with a full tank. Would repeat.
BaliFamily2025
20 Aug 2025
Local operator with transparent pricing. The Avanza was older but documented properly. Great for family trips.
IndoCarFan
5 Oct 2025
Better condition than expected for a local brand. The HR-V was clean and staff spoke good English. Solid mid-range option.