CandidasaCandi Dasa

The questions people ask first about Candidasa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
• Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
• TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
• SafetyLow-crime and calm compared with south Bali; the real risks are scooter crashes, strong currents at the offshore islets and unlit roads after dark.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or fresh juice at a seafront caféRp25,000–60,000
• Street or quick mealSatay lilit (minced fish satay) from a street vendorLocal speciality; look for it in the evening.Rp20,000–40,000
• BeerBintang beer, small bottleRp35,000–60,000
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or local data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000
• Budget bedFan or budget guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp200,000
• Mid-range bedFan or budget guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp300,000
• High-end bedFan or budget guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp450,000

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 90 minutes by car along the east coast road; no public bus to the door — pre-book a transfer or taxi.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

Rp350,000–600,000 excl. bed

Mid

Rp600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed

High

Rp1,200,000+ excl. bed

• The beach is narrow and often disappears at high tide; the breakwaters are not swimming pools.
• Currents at Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha and Gili Mimpang are strong — these sites suit experienced divers only.
• Agree every private-car fare in advance; there are no meters.
• Tenganan village is closed to outsiders after dark.
• Scooter accidents are the main risk for visitors; check your travel insurance covers riding.