Kuta Lombok (multiple shops)
★ 4.4(198 reviews)
Kuta Lombok has 30+ scooter rental shops with consistent pricing — Honda Beat (110cc) at 70-90k IDR/day, Vario (125cc) at 100-130k/day, PCX (150cc) at 150-200k/day. Weekly discounts of 30-40%. Deposit usually 1M IDR cash (passport accepted but discouraged). Insurance is minimal — rely on your travel insurance, not theirs.
# Kuta Lombok Scooter Rental: The Real Guide
Renting a scooter in Kuta Lombok is the most common way for independent travelers to get around the south coast. It's also the most common way to get badly hurt on holiday. This guide covers the real pricing, the deposit/insurance reality, and how to rent without getting scammed or stranded.
Honda Beat (110cc) — The default tourist scooter. Light, automatic, easy to ride for beginners. Decent on flat roads but underpowered for two-up riding on Lombok's hilly terrain. Most rental fleets are dominated by Beats. Daily 70,000-90,000 IDR, weekly 400,000-550,000 IDR.
Honda Vario (125cc) — A step up in power. More comfortable for longer distance day trips and acceptable for 2-up riding (though still slow on big hills). Daily 100,000-130,000 IDR, weekly 600,000-750,000 IDR.
Honda PCX (150cc) — Larger, more comfortable scooter with better suspension and storage. The best choice for daily Kuta-Mataram or Kuta-Senggigi runs. Daily 150,000-200,000 IDR, weekly 800,000-1,100,000 IDR.
Yamaha NMAX (155cc) — Similar to PCX but slightly different feel. Available at some shops, similar pricing.
Manual bikes (Honda Sonic, Yamaha Vixion) — Available but less common. Only rent manual if you actually know how to ride manual; the learning curve isn't worth it on Lombok roads.
Daily rates (negotiable but generally fixed in season):
Weekly rates (substantial discount):
Monthly rates (further discount):
If you're staying in Kuta for a week or more, the weekly rate is genuinely good value. If you're doing 1-2 days, just rent daily.
Cash deposit (preferred and recommended): 1,000,000 IDR (typical) returned in full at end of rental if bike is undamaged. This is the standard practice and what you should accept.
Passport deposit (avoid): Some shops accept passport instead of cash. Decline this. Holding your passport gives the shop leverage if there's any dispute about damage, and recovering a held passport from an uncooperative shop is a multi-day hassle. Pay the cash deposit.
Driver's license deposit (acceptable middle ground): Some shops accept your home country license. Lower risk than passport but slightly riskier than cash. Use only at shops with clear positive reviews.
Indonesian law requires an international driving permit (IDP) with motorcycle endorsement OR a local license to legally ride. Most tourists rent and ride without either. The reality:
Police checkpoints: Common in Mataram and Senggigi areas, less common in remote Kuta. Police will ask for license. Without one: 250,000-500,000 IDR fine on the spot (negotiable but not always). With international license but no motorcycle endorsement: same situation.
Insurance impact: Without proper licensing, your travel insurance will likely deny medical claims if you're injured riding. This is the bigger issue. Read your policy before riding.
Rental shop "insurance" generally covers the bike, not you. If you crash and damage the bike, the shop deducts repair costs from your deposit. If you crash and injure yourself, you're on your own (or your travel insurance, if it covers unlicensed riding — which most don't).
Recommendations:
1. Get an international driving permit with motorcycle endorsement before traveling
2. Buy travel insurance that explicitly covers motorcycle riding (very few standard policies do)
3. Wear the best helmet you can — bring your own from home if possible
4. Don't drink and ride — police checkpoints near Senggigi nightlife specifically target this
5. Don't ride at night unless you absolutely have to — Lombok roads are unlit and unpredictable
When picking up your bike:
1. Walk around the bike with the shop staff. Point out and photograph every scratch, dent, and broken part
2. Test the lights, horn, blinkers, and brakes before paying
3. Note the fuel level (most shops give you the bike with low fuel — fill up immediately at a Pertamina or local "bensin" stand)
4. Ask for a full-face helmet if available; if not, bring your own
5. Get the shop's WhatsApp number for breakdown calls
6. Photograph the rental agreement and your deposit receipt
There are 30+ rental shops along Jalan Pariwisata and Jalan Raya Kuta. Quality varies widely. The factor that matters most is whether the shop will dispute pre-existing damage — the only protection is photographing everything at handover and using a shop with clear positive reviews on Google Maps.
Avoid shops that pressure you to take the first bike on the lot without inspection. Avoid shops that want passport deposit only. Walk to a different shop if you feel uncomfortable.
Confident riders with motorcycle experience, travelers staying 3+ days in Kuta who want flexibility for beach hopping, and budget-conscious visitors avoiding daily driver costs. Skip if you've never ridden a motorcycle before (Lombok is not the place to learn), if you don't have travel insurance covering motorcycle accidents, or if you're traveling with kids.