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Parking Area At Denpasar Airport Bali
17 May 2025Bali Island is famous for having beautiful culture and traditions inspired by Hinduism, a religion practiced by the majority of the population of Bali Island, which is around 4 million people. Art and culture are the main reasons why tourism in Bali is growing rapidly, with tourists from various countries. Natural beauty, such as mountainous areas with a fertile tropical climate with 2 seasons, namely the rainy season and the dry season. Mount Agung, which is the highest active volcano in Bali, is located in the eastern part and is considered a holy place. At the foot of the mountain, there is Besakih Temple, which is the largest temple complex in Bali. In the middle of Bali Island, there is Mount Batur, which has beautiful views of Lake Batur. Climbing Mount Batur in the morning and enjoying the sunrise is one of the most popular adventure activities you can try. In addition to the Bali natural mountains with 4 lakes, beaches with exotic views, and crashing waves are interesting places to visit, such as Kuta Beach, Jimbaran Beach, Uluwatu Beach, Nusa Dua Beach, Sanur Beach, Amed Beach, Lovina Beach, Candi Dasa Beach, and others.
To explore and enjoy the beauty offered by the island of Bali, visitors need transportation, rent a car with a driver, or renting a self-driving car. Renting a motorbike is also an alternative for a cheap vacation, but it has a high risk. Public transportation on the island of Bali is not available and well-connected. Local people prefer to ride motorbikes or cars to support their daily activities.
The island of Bali is visited by many tourists from various countries. Let's plan your vacation to Bali with friends, family, or partners, book flight tickets, and hotels. It is highly recommended to choose a hotel near Denpasar Airport for the first day of arrival in Bali, then you can immediately take a rest after a long flight from your country. There are many budget hotels in Kuta, Jimbaran, Seminyak, Legian, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and surrounding areas.
Pick-up services at Denpasar Airport really need to be booked in advance so that your arrival in Bali is comfortable, because the car and driver are ready to wait when the plane arrives. The driver will hold a plaque with the passenger's name written on it at the meeting point located at the arrival hall. Visitors who choose to rent a self-drive car with handover at Denpasar Airport have several advantages, including:
- No need to order an airport taxi to take you from Denpasar Airport to the hotel.
- Visitors can immediately drive the self-driving car and go to their destination according to the prepared travel plan.
- Transportation costs will be more economical during your visit to Bali.
This article is very useful for those of you who have plans to visit Bali Island, Denpasar Airport, as the entrance with international flights or domestic flights. We provide car rental services with drivers and self-drive car rentals at Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport. Denpasar Airport is one of the entry points for visitors, besides Gilimanuk Port, which is located in the western part of Bali Island, and Padang Bai Port, which is located in the eastern part of Bali Island.
Denpasar Airport has 2 main parking areas, the Multiple Parking Building at the International Airport Terminal, and the Domestic Airport. For city cars up to 7-seater vans, parking is provided in this multi-storey building. Mini buses and buses are parked at a special place provided, not far from the Domestic Multiple Parking Building. Car rental customers who arrive in Bali with an international flight, their ordered car will be parked in the International Multiple Parking Building, which is located not far from the international arrival meeting point area. The capacity of the 5-storey parking building in the international airport area is around 730 cars. There are stairs and lifts for visitor mobility.
Conversely, car rental customers who arrive at Denpasar Airport with a domestic flight, the ordered car will be parked in the Domestic Multiple Parking Building, which is located quite far from the domestic arrival meeting point area. It has a capacity of 1,011 cars. The rental staff will hold a name sign at the domestic arrival area and, together with the customer, go to the multiple domestic parking building while carrying luggage, exploring the aisle full of shops, and taking the elevator before arriving at the parking lot.
How Much Does It Cost to Park at Denpasar Airport in Bali?
The parking fee at Denpasar Airport depends on the type of car, duration, and the parking location. For 4-wheeled cars, the first hour of parking is IDR 12,000, and the excess per hour thereafter is IDR 6,000. For 6-wheeled cars such as buses, the first hour of parking is IDR 16,000, and the excess per hour thereafter is IDR 6,000.
In addition to being able to park in the parking lots mentioned above, Denpasar Airport also has premium parking facilities. Premium parking areas are in 2 locations, one in the international arrivals area and the other in domestic departures, which is not far from domestic arrivals. The domestic flight arrival area is close to the domestic flight departure area.
How Much Does It Cost to Park in the Premium Parking Area?
It is important to pay attention when deciding to park your car in the Premium Parking Area. Indeed, the location is strategic, you don't need to push your luggage trolley far to arrive at the car park soon. An expensive extra surcharge for parking in the Premium Parking Area of ??IDR 150,000 plus parking fees is a consideration. Most drivers who serve regular passengers, both pick-ups and drop-offs for departures, usually choose to park in the Multiple Parking Building.
Returning Self-Drive Cars at Denpasar Airport
Most self-drive car rental customers return their cars at Denpasar Airport. However, there are some customers who return their cars in Padangbai for those who want to continue their visit to Gili Terawangan Island. Drop off the cars at Sanur Harbor for those who want to visit Nusa Penida Island. Returning / Drop off the car rental at Denpasar Airport must be confirmed at least 1 day in advance. Usually, customers have decided on the location for returning/dropping off the car on the first day of renting a car, so they can make a meeting time at Denpasar Airport.
The location for returning/dropping off the car depends on the flight that will be taken. If flying on an international flight, customers must arrive at the airport no later than 2 hours and 30 minutes. The meeting point with car rental staff is in the International Departure Drop Off area, located on the 2nd floor, above the International Arrival meeting point area. Our team will wait in this area according to the agreed time.
For customers flying with domestic flights, the meeting point is in the Domestic Departure Drop Off area. The meeting point time is usually 2 hours before the departure time or according to the agreed-upon time. If the customer arrives earlier than the agreed time, the customer must wait patiently or park their car in the Multiple Parking Building. Please do not park in the Premium Parking Area unless the customer is willing to pay an additional fee, which is currently IDR 150,000.
How to Pay for Car Parking at the Airport?
To be able to enter Denpasar Airport, every car must have an Indonesian Electronic Money. This electronic money is issued by several government banks and well-known private banks. This Electronic Card can be used not only to enter Denpasar Airport, but also to enter toll roads, pay for parking in several places such as malls, shopping centers, and others. This Electronic Money can be obtained at several banks that issue the card, at toll entrances, and at several convenience stores.
Every car we rent is equipped with Indonesian Electronic Money. However, to be able to use it, it must be topped up beforehand. The location for topping up electronic money at Denpasar Airport is in the Multiple Parking Building in the International Arrival.
