Short answer
Seminyak, Petitenget and Legian are compact enough to walk, but a scooter turns a 25-minute sweaty walk into a 5-minute ride and opens up Canggu, Uluwatu and Sanur for day trips. Iron Rent's office in Kerobokan is 10–15 minutes from Jl. Kayu Aya; we deliver free to Seminyak, Legian, Kuta and Kerobokan on rentals of 3 days or more. Below: live prices by rental length, the one-way streets and parking that catch newcomers, where police checks happen and what documents to carry.
- Updated: 12 October 2026.
- Written by Iron Rent (PT SOUL BIKES INDONESIA), renting motorcycles in Bali since 2019 from our office at Jl. Raya Semer No. 38, Kerobokan.
- Prices in the table come from our live price list and are updated automatically; the price for your dates is confirmed in writing before you pay.
- Price: scooters from 200,000 IDR per day; the longer the rental, the lower the daily rate, and a month never costs more than the monthly rate.
- Included: two helmets, a phone holder, servicing in our own workshop.
- Delivery: free within 20 km of the Kerobokan office on rentals of 3+ days; the airport costs 200,000 IDR.
- Deposit: refundable, returned in the currency it was paid in.
- Documents: a passport is enough to rent; to ride legally you need your national licence with the motorcycle category plus an IDP.
- Protection: optional damage protection for the rented bike (levels MAX and MIN).
Scooter prices in Seminyak
Street-corner rentals along Jl. Raya Seminyak and Jl. Legian quote a daily price for a basic automatic and a lower one if you push for a week. Compare per day on the length you really need; the same scooter is a very different price for 3 days, two weeks or a month. Our rates below are per bike and identical whether you collect at the office or we deliver to your villa.
| Model | cc | HP | From, per day (monthly rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Scoopy | 110 | 9 | from 83K IDR/day |
| Yamaha Aerox 155 | 155 | 15 | from 67K IDR/day |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 | 155 | 15 | from 83K IDR/day |
| Honda PCX 160 | 157 | 16 | from 67K IDR/day |
| Honda ADV 160 (2026) | 157 | 16 | from 100K IDR/day |
| Yamaha XMAX 250 | 250 | 23 | from 167K IDR/day |
A 3–6 day rental costs roughly two to three times the monthly per-day rate; 7–14 days is in between; from 22 days you pay the month price, and a month never costs more than the monthly rate. The deposit is refundable and returned in the currency you paid. Two helmets, a phone holder and servicing in our workshop during the rental are included in every price.
Delivery to villas in Seminyak, Petitenget and Legian
Most visitors here stay in a villa down a gang (lane) off Jl. Drupadi, Jl. Kunti, Jl. Petitenget or Jl. Padma, and carrying luggage to a rental shop makes no sense. Send us the villa name or a Google Maps pin, your dates and passport photo on WhatsApp +62 812 2885 3301 and we bring the scooter to the gate. Delivery and pickup are free within 20 km of our Kerobokan office on rentals of 3 days or more — Seminyak, Petitenget, Legian, Kuta, Kerobokan, Canggu, Sanur and Denpasar are all inside that zone. For rentals under 3 days delivery is paid and the price is confirmed before you book. Deliveries run 10:00–19:00.
Arriving at the airport? Airport delivery costs 200,000 IDR; many guests instead take a taxi to the villa and have the scooter delivered there the same afternoon for free, which also avoids riding a new bike on the airport roads with luggage. If you prefer to choose the bike yourself, our office at Jl. Raya Semer No. 38 in Kerobokan is open 09:00–20:00 — about 10–15 minutes from Petitenget.
The one-way streets that catch everyone
Seminyak's road plan is simple once you see the pattern: Jl. Legian and Jl. Raya Seminyak form the spine running north–south, and long sections of it are one-way southbound towards Kuta. To go north you swing out to Sunset Road or thread through the parallel lanes. Jl. Kayu Aya (Eat Street, also called Jl. Laksmana or Oberoi) runs from Jl. Raya Seminyak to the beach and is two-way but narrow, with cars parked on both sides and pedestrians stepping off the kerb. Jl. Petitenget continues north past the temple to Batu Belig and Kerobokan.
Google Maps knows the one-way sections; a scooter rental shop's hand-drawn map may not. If you find yourself facing a wall of traffic coming at you, you are the one going the wrong way — pull to the side and walk the bike back. Watch for the small gangs: many are barely wider than a car, two-way in theory, and a scooter pulling out of a villa gate is the normal way a day gets spoiled here. Ride slowly, both hands on the bars, headlight on day and night.
Parking: Eat Street, beach clubs and Legian
Parking is the real constraint in Seminyak. On Jl. Kayu Aya the restaurants have attendants who squeeze scooters into the gap between the road and the shopfront; you pay a small cash fee when you leave (keep 2,000 and 5,000 IDR notes). Beach clubs along Jl. Petitenget and Jl. Kayu Aya have their own scooter parking, busy from late afternoon until well after sunset. Seminyak Village and the larger shops have parking areas behind the building.
In Legian, Jl. Padma, Jl. Melasti and the beach road are the same story: attended parking at the beach end, double-parked scooters at peak time. Leave the bike where it can be taken out without moving three others. Always take the key, lock the steering, and use the under-seat compartment rather than the front hook for anything you care about. Helmets go with you or get locked to the bike; a lost helmet is charged at replacement cost.
Police checks on Sunset Road and around Kuta
Police checkpoints are a normal part of riding in this part of Bali. They tend to appear on Sunset Road, on Jl. Raya Kuta and Jl. Imam Bonjol, and at the junctions where Seminyak meets Legian. Officers wave a group of scooters to the side and ask for documents. What you need to show: your national driving licence with the motorcycle category, an International Driving Permit, and the bike's registration card (STNK), which is on the scooter when we hand it over. Wear a helmet with the strap closed, keep the headlight on, and do not carry three people. Riders with the right paperwork are usually on their way in a couple of minutes.
Without the licence category or the IDP, a fine is likely and in some cases the bike can be held. We can help arrange an IDP through our partner International Drivers Association — message us before you arrive. Our contract and the STNK are in your name as renter, so there is never a question of whose bike it is.
Which scooter for Seminyak
- Honda Scoopy — light and low, the easiest to park on Eat Street and to squeeze down the gangs; best for one person staying mostly between Seminyak, Petitenget and Legian.
- Yamaha Aerox 155 — sportier seating and more engine than the Scoopy for the same compact footprint; fine for one, tight for two.
- Yamaha NMAX 155 and Honda PCX 160 — the comfortable default: bigger wheels for the broken edges of Jl. Petitenget, under-seat storage for a helmet, room for two and enough power for Uluwatu or Ubud day trips.
- Honda ADV 160 (2026) — taller, more ground clearance, the steadiest in rainy-season puddles on the back lanes.
- Yamaha XMAX 250 — for two adults and longer rides; heavy and wide, so parking on Kayu Aya at 20:00 is a chore.
All of these stay on tarmac. Beach access tracks, sand and gravel are for our enduro bikes (Honda CRF150L, Kawasaki KLX 150 / 230) only — scooters do not go off-road.
Fuel, rain, servicing and the small print
Our 150–250cc scooters take Pertamax 92 or better; Pertalite is forbidden and that is written in the contract. In the rainy season (November–March) the low lanes between Jl. Raya Seminyak and the beach, and the dips around Kerobokan and Legian, hold ankle- to knee-deep water for an hour after a downpour. If you cannot see the road surface, go around. The first minutes of rain are the most slippery; brake earlier and gently with both brakes. A scooter that stutters after deep water should be stopped, not restarted — message us and we will tell you what to do.
Servicing during the rental is done in our own workshop in Kerobokan, usually at your villa or with a replacement bike. A swap to another model costs 100,000 IDR (washing and preparing the bike); to a pricier bike you pay the difference, to a cheaper one the price stays. Optional damage protection, MAX (deposit/deductible plus 5% of the rest of the repair) or MIN (plus 30%), covers the rented scooter only and only if the incident is reported from the scene, the rider is sober and is the named rider. Report first, move the bike second.
FAQ
How much is scooter rental in Seminyak per day?
It depends on the length. On a monthly rate the Honda Scoopy, Yamaha Aerox 155, Honda PCX 160 and Yamaha NMAX 155 come to well under 100,000 IDR per day; 3–6 day rentals cost roughly two to three times that. The live prices are in the table above, and the exact price for your dates is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Do you deliver to villas in Seminyak, Petitenget and Legian?
Yes, free on rentals of 3 days or more, as is pickup at the end; the whole area is within 20 km of our Kerobokan office. Under 3 days delivery is paid and confirmed before booking. Deliveries run 10:00–19:00; airport delivery costs 200,000 IDR.
Are there police checkpoints in Seminyak?
Yes, regularly on Sunset Road, Jl. Raya Kuta and at the Seminyak–Legian junctions. Carry your national licence with the motorcycle category, an International Driving Permit and the bike's STNK, wear a helmet and keep the headlight on. We can help arrange an IDP through our partner International Drivers Association.
Which streets in Seminyak are one-way?
Long sections of Jl. Legian and Jl. Raya Seminyak run one-way southbound towards Kuta; you go north via Sunset Road or the parallel lanes. Jl. Kayu Aya (Eat Street) is two-way but narrow. Follow Google Maps rather than memory.
Where do I park on Eat Street or at a beach club?
Restaurants and beach clubs have attended parking in front or behind; you pay a small cash fee on leaving. Take the key, lock the steering and keep valuables under the seat, not on the front hook.
What is included and what documents do I need?
Two helmets, a phone holder and servicing during the rental are included. To rent you need a passport; to ride legally, your national licence with the motorcycle category plus an International Driving Permit. The deposit is refundable in the same currency.
Need help choosing?
Send your dates, Bali area and riding style. We will suggest the right scooter, sport bike or big bike.