Once you are setting up a trip journey to Bali you possibly will find your self engrossed in planning the hotels, pleasure trip and thrilling things you might get experience there. That’s terrific, but there is something else to consider. You should prepare how you will enjoy Bali. One option is a Bali car rental. Renting a car in Bali is not as simple as reserving the car and then driving off with it when you arrive in Bali; you will need an international driver’s permit if you intend to drive yourself, or you will need to hire a driver as well.

If you intend to obtain your international permit, you need to be careful; there are a number of sites that may try to defraud or scam you. Do not be confused with the title, what you need is a permit that works with your current license and not a license meant to stand-alone. An international stand-alone driver’s license simply does not exist. When you call to book your Bali car rental ask about their policies regarding an international driver’s permit.

It will be easy to get a Bali car rental when you have the proper permit. The only things you will need when obtaining the international permit is a valid license in your place of residence and a small fee of about $15 USD; you also need to be at least 18 years of age. The best place to turn to for your permit is the AAA (American Automobile Association) if you are a US resident.

When you obtain the international driver’s permit you will be allowed to drive in more than 150 countries. This is basically an addendum to your license which will translate your data into 10 different languages and aside from being able to get a Bali car rental; you can get a car rental in many other countries as well. This is rather nice when wanting to explore the areas without the need of a driver.

If you do opt for obtaining an international driver’s permit and getting a Bali rental car instead of hiring a car with a driver, you should familiarize yourself with the driving rules in Bali. You may experience heavy congestion at peak times and even in some cases be stopped by a ceremonial procession that will take up the entire road. There is typically heavy pedestrian traffic that can make the roads quite narrow as well. You may also be called upon to test your reversing skills as some roads are only wide enough to fit one car.

Having a Bali rental car with a hired driver can also be quite nice. You will not need to know your way around. You can have a built-in tour guide who speaks English and will be able to show you sites and offer some historical and cultural information as well. If you wont need to bother with is the strange regulations, rules and conditions you would need a driver. He will be familiar with the roads of Bali.