Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 29 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Private tour, discover the beauty of bali
5.0· 39from €85
Private tour, discover the beauty of bali — rated 5 from 39 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Ubud
Ubud is 39 km from Padangbai, about 1h 21m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in PadangbaiA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour
5.0· 16from €169
AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour — rated 5 from 16 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Sanur
Sanur is 41 km from Padangbai, about 1h 5m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in PadangbaiA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Bali best instagrammable sport tour
5.0· 15from €67
Bali best instagrammable sport tour — rated 5 from 15 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Padangbai.
Where you can drive from Padangbai.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Private tour, discover the beauty of bali
€85
AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour
€169
Bali best instagrammable sport tour
€67
Healing purification spiritual Tour
€69
Wapa di Ume Sidemen
from €259 / night
Samanvaya - Adults Only
from €408 / night
OK Divers Resort & Spa
from €62 / night
Darmada Eco Resort
from €87 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
A Great Base for Exploring Padang Bai
I had a really pleasant stay here. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed, especially the air conditioning after a day of exploring Padang Bai. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the ferry port and nearby beaches. The staff were friendly, and I also enjoyed having breakfast at the re…