Choose the service for the journey
For a single airport transfer, a point-to-point booking may be clearer than paying for a day. For a multi-stop inland outing, a time-based service can keep the same vehicle available while you visit each place. A driver service does not automatically include a licensed guide, entrance tickets or priority admission.
Smartraveller recommends legal transport companies and drivers familiar with local conditions. A friendly introduction or a cheap message quote is not evidence of licensing, insurance or the vehicle you will receive.
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| Item | Useful written answer |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Model or passenger/luggage capacity, seat belts and required child restraints. |
| Time | Pickup, finish time and the overtime unit/rate. |
| Coverage | Proposed route and any geographic limit or distant-return charge. |
| Inclusions | Fuel, parking, tolls, waiting and driver meals or accommodation. |
| Exclusions | Tickets, guides, activities, tips and changes to the itinerary. |
| Cancellation | Payment recipient, deposit, refund terms and provider contact. |
Build a route that makes geographical sense
Choose an area for the day and group nearby stops. A Ubud-area outing and an Uluwatu sunset are different road commitments; a list of famous names does not establish that both fit comfortably between meals. Include the return journey in the booked hours.
For a base change, tell the provider about all bags and whether you expect stops. Resolve luggage security and a late room check-in before turning a transfer into sightseeing. Keep a simple option to return early if heat, rain or fatigue changes the day.
On the day
Match the vehicle and driver to the booking, confirm the agreed route and keep the provider contact available. Keep valuables with you and obtain agreement before adding another stop.
For app-based hourly products, read that product’s current terms in the app; it may have different limits and inclusions from a privately quoted day. This website does not take a payment or reserve a driver.