What to do with your phone when in Bali?


What to do with your phone when in Bali? Use Your Phone as a Camera Be sure your “mobile data roaming” is turned off before you land in Bali to avoid coming home with a large data bill. It is helpful to download apps such as Whatsapp & Messenger to make calls and send messages back home while accessing the free wifi.


Can you buy Bali SIM card at the airport?

When you arrive in Bali, you can easily pick up your SIM card at XL Axiata Booth at the International Arrival Hall of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport which is open 24 hours every day of the week for SIM card pick-ups. The Indonesian Government requires some personal info as a requirement to activate SIM cards in Bali.


What should I download before Bali?

Here is a list of some of our favourite and most useful apps to help make your holiday (or life) in Bali hassle-free.
  • WhatsApp.
  • Grab.
  • Express VPN.
  • Google Translate.
  • Google Maps.
  • Final Words.


How much do you tip in Bali?

There is no hard and fast rule for tipping in Bali. All hotels and most restaurants have a 17% or 21% tax and service charge included in your bill so it is up to you whether to add any extra tip on top of that. When it comes to tipping drivers or other 'freelancers', it's nice but not required.


Do you tip in Bali?

No, it is not customary to tip in Bali. However, it's always appreciated when you show your gratitude with a little extra money. Keep in mind that no one will come chasing you down if you don't leave a tip, but it's always nice to show your appreciation for good service with a token of gratitude.


How much cash is enough for Bali?

But, you will want to have some cash on hand to get you going, and just in case you have trouble finding or having technical problems with the ATMs. I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person.


Do you need cash or card in Bali?

Using Bank Cards or Credit Cards
Paying by card in Bali is a fairly safe option. Most of the bigger restaurants, resorts, shopping stalls will all accept payment via card. Taxis, small local restaurants (warungs), beach bars, and market stalls still only accept cash.


Do you need cash in Bali?

You can use credit cards in Bali at most hotels, restaurants and tour operators. However, getting around and experiencing Bali will mean you need local currency (Rupiah) as most smaller local businesses and markets don't have EFT-POS machines. Definitely bring cash with you.


What can you not bring into Bali?

  • PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED.
  • Narcotics (drugs)
  • Psychotropic Substances.
  • FIRE –ARM AND AMMUNITION.
  • FIREWORKS.
  • DEFINED BOOKS AND PRINTED MATERIALS.
  • AUDIO AND/ OR VISUAL RECORDING MEDIA.
  • TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.


Should you exchange money before going to Bali?

The international inter-bank rate (that you will get if you exchange your money before entering Bali) tends to be better than the rate you will get when using a local money changer once you have entered Bali, so it is better to be prepared if you can!


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