We get it. You came to Bali and brought your crew, all 13 of them. And now it’s time for a trip to see the monkeys in Ubud and the famous Bali waterfalls. The whole damn tribe. What are you going to do, hire 3 different private cars, each with its own driver? No. You’re going to hire a 13-seat minivan and impress everyone with your amazing organisational skills.
I have personally vetted all the drivers I work with. They text me when they pick you up and again when you have been dropped off at the end of the day. I also email your driver’s name, profile photo, vehicle photo and phone number beforehand to ensure your safety and provide confidence.
For larger groups, we also have a 16-seat Minibus hire.
Bali Minivan Rental
Getting a crew around Bali can be challenging. Big families, wedding parties, girls’ trips…there are always reasons for wanting to travel all together and experience the amazing ricefields, temples, waterfalls and beach clubs as a group.
The answer is to hire yourself a 13-seat minivan with a driver. Or more specifically, a Toyota Hiace that can seat 13 people for a day tour or 10 people with luggage.
This means it’s also a great way of getting a bunch of people to or from the airport in one hit.
How much does a minivan and driver cost?
That depends on how many passengers and where you want to go. But for example, a minivan and driver to anywhere in South Bali will start from around AUD$160.00 for the day, including 10 hours of driver time, depending on your pickup location and the number of passengers.
Should you go over the allocated 10 hours, you can pay your driver the extra IDR200k per hour (or part thereof) directly, so you have as much flexibility as possible in deciding your own itinerary.
You can use the booking form below to work out the cost for your particular requirements, including multi-day bookings and coverage all over Bali, including the beautiful areas of North Bali.
My rates are all-inclusive and there are no hidden costs.
What is and isn’t included?
The private minivan and driver rate includes being picked up from your hotel or villa by an English-speaking, trustworthy and knowledgable driver with an immaculately maintained 13-seat air-conditioned Toyota Hiace. Fuel, applicable taxes and hotel pick-up and drop-off are all included.
The seating configuration is 1 in the front passenger seat, 3 rows of 3 seats with a further 3 at the rear if no luggage is being carried.
Not included: Parking fees, entrance tickets to attractions or event tickets.
I am staying at different villas and hotels. Is that OK?
It’s no problem if you need to be picked up at one place and drop off at another. There is no extra charge. The only proviso is if you are picked up in the south and dropped off in the north you must choose the North Bali option.
You can check out the list of locations we service in the booking form below under Pickup Area.
Can I choose where to go and places to visit?
Absolutely. The whole point of hiring a private minivan and driver is to go wherever you want.
You can plan your schedule directly with the driver when you meet or look through my posts on itineraries for day tours, attractions, temples, beach clubs and waterfalls beforehand. You can choose from some popular routes which my drivers are very knowledgable, or you can choose to follow your own tour itinerary. We’re OK with whatever you decide and you can change your itinerary as the day progresses for no extra charge.
I will personally email your driver’s details, including his phone number, profile and vehicle photos beforehand so you can text him with any questions.
Will my driver wait for me outside attractions?
Yes, of course. Your driver will drop you off, and where possible park close by and escort you to buy entry tickets or help arrange a local guide if appropriate. For really busy attractions he may have to drop you off at the entrance, then go and park further afield.
Before you are ready to leave you can text him ahead of time (say 10 -15 minutes) and he can come to pick you up at a prearranged spot. There is no extra charge for waiting as long as you like, so take your time and relax.
This is really helpful when visiting attractions that take a while, or hanging out for a few hours at a beach club.
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I’m a technology entrepreneur and traveller and began Bali Holiday Secrets as a guide for friends and family who came to visit after I moved to Bali, and has grown to 80,000+ visitors a month.
HI This is Jens Buhl from Denmark.
I bring my hole family 3 sons + 3 granddaugthers, and one grand child to Bali for amlost 3 weeks.
We will stay 4-5 different places, and need often a driver, and a minivan with space.
I was looking on the 13 persons minivan.
Will that have space enough, as we have much luggage.
If you have reasonale prices and good cars and service, why not use you for the hole period.
Hi Jens, yes you can book for as many days as you like. Fill out number of passengers and location to get a price. You can also book an airport transfer on arrival.
Safe travels, Michael
Hi Michael, we are a group of 7 looking to do a day trip to Ubud (from Seminyak). We’re not planning on too many stops – perhaps a rice terrace photo opp and the water temple, before heading into Ubud.
I began filling in the minivan ‘order form’ – as that seemed the best fit/size for our group, but when it got to pricing it listed $185. However in your FAQ section above it states $150/day (based on 10hrs).
So just wondering what the price difference might relate to.
Thank you
Hi Angela, looks like there was a disparity between the description and the pricing, which is currently being updated as minivans are harder to source. Try again now.
Safe travels, Michael
Thank you Michael; I’ve now completed the booking.
Hi Michael, is there an option to book the minivan for just a one-way trip, from beach club in Canggu to a hotel in Seminyak. Thanks in advance!
Hi M, if you book a minivan you can be picked up from one location and dropped off in another, no problem.
Safe travels, Michael
How much would that cost?
Hi M, if you fill in the booking form with location and number of passengers it will tell you the cost.
Safe travels, Michael
Hi
What is the cost per hour of the minivan if you go over the included 10 hours?
Thank you
Hi Stephe, should you go over the allocated 10 hours, you can pay your driver the extra IDR200k per hour (or part thereof) directly, so you have as much flexibility as possible in deciding your own itinerary.
Safe travels, Michael
Thanks for the quick reply, Michael.
Our transfers will be from Nusa Dua to Ubud, and subsequently from Ubud to the Mara safari lodge, though we are now hoping to squeeze in some sightseeing on the same days. There will be 4 adults and 2 children, with perhaps 5-6 pieces of luggage.
We haven’t quite decided on our full itinerary yet – would it be possible to make bookings for the minivan just 1-2 days in advance? Thanks again for your help and the super useful website and tips!
Hi Alan – you are most welcome. I would advise booking a minivan a week out, as they are harder to schedule with vetted drivers than normal cars. Leaving it until the day before is going to increase the risk I may not have any drivers left.
Safe travels, Michael
Hi Michael, is there an option to book the minivan for just a one-way trip, for an airport transfer or from moving from one area to the other? And would the cost be cheaper? The only option on the booking form seems to be for a 10 or 12 hour booking. Thanks in advance!
Hi Alan – here’s the Airport Transfer with Minivan booking page.
Where did you need transfers from and to and for how many people?
Safe travels, Michael