As well, the more really adventurous visitor may want to explore Bali by motorcycle. Check the condition of the machine before you pay. More a tourist thing in Kuta at night but a staple of transportation for locals in Denpasar during the day. Lastly, be prepared, if you are cashing travelers checks you will need to present your passport for identification and many money changers do not accept cash notes that have been defaced - or are in less than near mint condition. The official exchange rate posted is daily in all major newspapers.
Rupiahs come in paper and coins.
Some have the rate on the screen. Credit cards are accepted at better restaurants and retailers. Return to Top Tipping Tipping is relatively new in Bali. Bellmen generally get Rp.1,000 - Rp.1,500 for a small to medium sized luggage and up to Rp.2,000 for those house trailers some people carry around. For taxi drivers, rounding up to the nearest Rp.5,000 or depending on the length of trip is the norm.