How to Get Around

Rental Cars
You can find a car rental agency in all the major tourist areas. Although most of the rental cars are in decent shape, you should check thoroughly before signing any forms.

Motorbike rentals
As with rental cars, you can find bikes for rent almost everywhere. Scooters are affectionately called "Bebek's" (Ducks). Like renting a car, you should always check the bike before parting with your cash. In Indonesia you have to wear a helmet by law.

Bicycle/mountain bike
Cycling can be a cheap and enjoyable way to get around, although you do have to be quite fit to ride around the central, hilly regions; the northern coastal roads are ideal for longer trips. You can find bike rental shops in all the main tourist spots.

Bemo
Public transport mini-vans; by far the cheapest way to travel, although not the most comfortable!

Tours
A very relaxing way to see the sights. Organized tours relieve you of the hassle of trying to navigate your way around. On the down side, however, you do have to follow itineraries, so spur of the moment sightseeing is not an option. Tours can be booked at any of the travel offices or agents scattered around the island.