Taxi & Transport Scams in Bali, Indonesia
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Bali — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Lombok, Palawan, and Mandalay.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
2
Taxi & Transport Scams
15
Total in Bali
How it works
Rental shops rent out bikes with pre-existing scratches and damage, then claim the tourist caused it when returning the bike, demanding hundreds of dollars. They may also hold your passport as deposit and refuse to return it.
How it works
Unmetered taxis and rideshare impostors outside tourist areas agree on a price at pickup, then demand much more at the destination, claiming they misunderstood or that the price was per person. Some refuse to move until paid.
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15 total warnings across all categories