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Canggu

Stay 3–4 nights if you surf or work remotely; skip Canggu if you want calm water swimming or hate traffic — the sand is black and the lanes jam.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct (dry season)
avoid Dec–Feb (rain, wet-season surf), Jul–Aug (peak crowds and traffic)
Airport
DPS
Nights
3–4
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Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Canggu is an 8 km coastal strip of black-sand surf beaches, cafés and villas running from Berawa up to Cemagi, north of Seminyak and south of Tanah Lot. It suits surfers, remote workers and villa groups. The beaches are poor for swimming, and traffic on the main lanes is the area's real cost.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • CoffeeCoffee (flat white at a café)Rp 25,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
  • BeerBintang beer: beach bar / minimartRp 40,000–70,000 (≈ US$3–5)Rp 25,000–35,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmRide-hailing, 5 kmRp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personRp120,000 (≈ US$8)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomRp800,000 (≈ US$50)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomRp2,000,000 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp500,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid Rp1,000,000 (≈ US$65) · High Rp2,500,000 (≈ US$160)

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 →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

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

Batu Bolong and Echo Beach surf breaksCafé and brunch cultureDigital-nomad coworkingVillas and beach clubs
Airports
DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 45–90 min by car depending on traffic; book an airport transfer or hotel pickup rather than hunting a taxi on arrival.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Canggu: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C

24°C

19 rd

Feb

31°C

24°C

17 rd

Mar

31°C

24°C

14 rd

Apr

32°C

24°C

10 rd

May

31°C

23°C

7 rd

Jun

30°C

23°C

5 rd

Jul

30°C

22°C

3 rd

Aug

30°C

22°C

2 rd

Sep

31°C

23°C

3 rd

Oct

32°C

23°C

7 rd

Nov

32°C

24°C

12 rd

Dec

31°C

24°C

17 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Most people rent a scooter or use ride-hailing apps for short hops; some guesthouses rent bicycles for the rice-field lanes. Traffic on Jl Raya Canggu and Jl Pantai Batu Bolong is slow at peak hours, so allow extra time for any cross-area trip. Walking works only within one village cluster.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tanah Lot temple

go

Door to door: check

Scooter or car north on Jl Raya Canggu

A nearby coastal temple; allow extra time for parking and the walk.

Seminyak

go

Door to door: About 20 min by car from Canggu village

Scooter or car south

A practical trip for shopping and restaurants; traffic can extend the journey.

Ubud

caution

Door to door: check

Car or scooter; route and journey time depend on traffic

A long return trip; consider staying overnight.

Uluwatu

caution

Door to door: check

Car south; route and journey time depend on traffic

Cliffs and surf; allow for a long drive.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Batu Bolong

Cafés, hostels and the main beginner-friendly break; walkable core, noisy at night.

Berawa

Closest to Seminyak, beach clubs and family villas; heaviest traffic.

Echo Beach / Pererenan

Quieter, more local feel, 10–15 min north of the centre by scooter.

Umalas

Inland rice-field villas, cheaper and calmer, but you need wheels for everything.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp 400,000–700,000 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Mid
Rp 700,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$45–95) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
High
Rp 1,500,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 4 nights × Rp800,000Rp3,200,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × Rp1,000,000Rp8,000,000
Airport transfer, both ways2 × Rp400,000 · 2026 estimate; checkRp800,000
Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp80,000 · 2026 estimate; checkRp160,000
eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 · 2026 estimateRp300,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeRp1,246,000
Trip total≈ Rp1,713,000 per person per day, bed includedRp13,706,000≈ US$850

2026 estimate; check

2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Accommodation and daily spending vary; check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee (flat white at a café)Rp 25,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
Local warung meal (nasi campur)Rp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
Café brunch mainRp 60,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–8) (2026 estimate)
Bintang beer: beach bar / minimartRp 40,000–70,000 (≈ US$3–5) / Rp 25,000–35,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
Scooter rental, one dayRp 70,000–100,000 (≈ US$5–7) (2026 estimate; check)
Ride-hailing, 5 kmRp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3) (2026 estimate)
Surfboard rental, one dayRp 50,000–100,000 (≈ US$4–7) (2026 estimate; check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Canggu is generally safe for tourists; the real risks are scooter accidents, strong surf and traffic. Use a helmet, avoid swimming outside flagged zones, and keep valuables in a safe.
  • Black-sand beaches have strong currents and shorebreak; check local flag warnings and ask at a surf shop before you swim.
  • Scooter rental: wear a helmet, carry an international driving permit, and check your travel insurance covers motorbikes.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points can be set by local rules; if your driver asks you to walk to a corner, follow the app pin.
  • Keep valuables in a safe and don't leave bags unattended on the beach.

Emergency numbers

General emergency
112
Police
110
Ambulance
118

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • General emergency112
  • Police110
  • Ambulance118/119

Embassy

Most embassies and consulates are in Denpasar or Jakarta; check your country's listing before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • DPS airport → Canggu, car: Fare and journey time vary with traffic; check current transfer options.
  • Scooter rental, one day: 2026 estimate Rp 70,000–100,000 (≈ US$5–7); check
  • Ride-hailing, 5 km: 2026 estimate Rp 20,000–40,000 (≈ US$2–3)

Say or show

  • Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
  • Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
  • Di mana pantai? — Where is the beach? (di mana pantai)
  • Tidak, terima kasih — I don't want it, thank you (tidak, terima kasih)
  • Tolong — Help (tolong)
  • Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa bayar pakai kartu)

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Canggu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Feb (rain, wet-season surf), Jul–Aug (peak crowds and traffic) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: transfer times by hour, ride-hailing pickup points, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with anchors: Batu Bolong, Berawa, Echo Beach, Pererenan.
  3. Surf-break pages with tide and season notes, and café pages with opening hours.
  4. Wet-season and traffic fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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