Essential Guide to Nusa Penida Transport: Drivers & Tour Guides

Even though Nusa Penida isn’t near as big of an island as Bali (with 4 percent of Bali’s land mass), you can still expect to spend hours driving around if you want to see the best sights on each corner of the island.

Just like in Bali, you have two main transport options for exploring Nusa Penida island: motorbike rental or a car with driver.

This blog post will break down what you need to know about Nusa Penida transport and each of your options!

Nusa Penida Day Tour Packages

First of all, if you’re on a tight schedule or want to skip the extra steps involved in arranging your own trip to Nusa Penida, GetYourGuide has prearranged day trips to Penida, complete with hotel transfer, fast boat tickets, island tour, and same day return to Bali.

We’ve used GetYourGuide for lots of day tours and activities around the world, and their service is excellent. Highly recommended.

You’ve seen it on Instagram, and now you must see it in real life.

Nusa Penida By Scooter

Scooters are easy to rent from your accommodation or other rental shops in Penida, and you can expect to pay about 75k IDR (~$5 USD) per day including a full tank of gas.

Many of the roads in Nusa Penida are still very rough; therefore, riding a motorbike may pose some challenges. However, many travelers do it without issues.

The choice is yours, just be cautious of potholes and use your horn before turning any corners!

Don’t worry, this is not the car you’ll be taking.

Nusa Penida By Driver

I’ve always rented a car with a driver in Nusa Penida since it’s safer and more comfortable than riding a scooter. The prices are only marginally higher than what you’d pay in Bali for a full-day driver.

All of the drivers on the island use vans that can accommodate at least 4 passengers, with pricing based on the car for a full day of driving, not per passenger. The prices typically include gas/petrol.

List Of Nusa Penida Drivers

The following is a list of drivers you can connect with on Nusa Penida island.

While I haven’t used all of these drivers personally, they come highly recommended by other travelers and boast positive reviews. My top recommendation would be GetYourGuide as they offer reliable service.

If you know of other drivers, guides, or transport providers, please share their information! You can also inquire at your hotel for assistance in arranging a driver.

🔸 GetYourGuide Private Car Charter

🔸 Klook Private Car Charter

🔸 Kempoel Jangkang

  • Website: N/A
  • Price: 650k IDR/day
  • Contact: +62 878-6354-4222

🔸 Made’s Bali Tour Services

🔸 NusaPenida Explore

🔸 Nusa Penida Explorer

🔸 Penida Ride And Drive

  • Name: Tony (Antonius Wijaya)
  • Website: N/A
  • Price: 700k IDR/day
  • Contact: +62 812 3856 1253

More Nusa Penida Travel Tips

I hope you find this list of Nusa Penida transport options and drivers helpful.

Moreover, don’t forget to explore the comprehensive Nusa Penida Travel Guide with valuable tips, information, photos, and more!

Nusa Penida Hotels

Akusara Jungle
Villa Ume Tenang
MAUA Hotel
Unicorn Bungalow

Where We Stayed

We stayed at Saren Villa on the north coast of Nusa Penida and paid 240k Rupiah ($15 USD) for a private double room with cold A/C, hot shower, and good WiFi.

This is one of the most affordable options in Penida, conveniently located near the best restaurants! We were satisfied with our stay.

Please note that prices may vary seasonally, so keep an eye out for great deals.

Our Nusa Penida hotel
Our Nusa Penida hotel
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