Bali Airport Car Rental: Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar)

Quick summary: Bali Airport car rental is based at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Indonesia’s third-busiest international airport, around 13 km south of Denpasar. Rental company representatives meet customers in the arrivals area; follow your booking instructions for the exact meeting point. Denpasar is around 30 minutes away via the Ngurah Rai bypass, and Ubud and the Ayung River are further north. An International Driving Permit is required alongside your license.

At a glance
Airport	Ngurah Rai International, south of Denpasar
Pickup	Meet representatives in arrivals
To Denpasar	Around 30 minutes via the bypass
To Ubud	Around 1 hour or more
Permit	International Driving Permit required
Tours	Ayung River rafting

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How does pickup work?

Make your way to the arrivals area to meet your rental company’s representative, and follow the instructions in your booking confirmation.

What do you need?

Your home license, an International Driving Permit, your passport and a credit card. Check your rental’s terms, including any age rules or surcharges.

What is driving from the airport like?

Busy. Traffic drives on the left, roads are congested, and scooters weave through traffic. Take it slowly and use a navigation app. See driving in Bali.

Where can you park?

The airport has a large car park opposite the terminal. Most hotels offer parking for guests.

Is a rental car right for rafting?

It gives flexibility for visiting rafting meeting points, rice terraces and temples. If you’d rather not drive, book rafting with transfers or private rafting tours.

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