Seasons and weather, visa rules by nationality, where to stay, getting around and money. Up-to-date practical facts for 2026.
Do you need a visa for Bali? Visa rules by nationality for US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian and other passports: e-VOA for IDR 500,000, visa-free countries, C1, digital nomad E33G, extensions and overstay fines.
Where to stay in Bali: 11 areas compared. Who Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Amed, Lovina and Denpasar suit, transfer times from the airport, beaches and the sea.
Bali weather month by month: dry season April–October, rainy season November–March, air and sea temperatures, rainfall and the best areas to stay in each season.
When to go to Bali: the best months for weather, prices, surfing and diving, which periods to avoid and how Nyepi, Christmas and the summer peak affect your trip.
How to get around Bali in 2026: Grab, Gojek and other ride-hailing apps, airport taxi fares, renting a scooter and the licence you need, hiring a driver for the day, tourist buses and traffic fines.
Rupiah exchange rate today with a converter: 1 USD ≈ 18,128 IDR. IDR to dollars, euros, pounds and Australian dollars, plus where to exchange money in Bali and how to avoid scams.
We write about Bali from experience of living on the island: visas and levies, areas, transport, money and holidays. Every guide shows the date it was last updated.
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