How do I book hotels cheaper using a VPN?

Set your VPN to a Thailand server before searching on Agoda or Booking.com. Thai IP addresses are shown prices 20-40% lower than US or European IPs — for hotels anywhere in the world.

Is using a VPN to find cheaper hotel prices legal?

Yes, using a VPN is completely legal in most countries. You are simply browsing the internet from a different location. CheapStay teaches you how to find the best publicly available price.

Which is cheaper — Agoda or Booking.com?

It depends on the destination and dates. CheapStay compares both in real time so you always see the lowest price. In Asia, Agoda is often cheaper. In Europe, Booking.com tends to win.

What credit card is best for hotel bookings?

Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 2x points on hotels with no foreign fees — best for most travelers. Amex Gold has the biggest welcome bonus. Capital One Venture is the simplest — 2x miles on everything.

Can I get cashback on hotel bookings?

Yes. TopCashback and Rakuten offer 3–8% cashback on Agoda and Booking.com. Stack this with Thai IP pricing and a travel credit card for maximum savings.

Expert guideVerified: July 4, 2026

🇮🇩 Flying to Indonesia

Visa · Health · Arrival · Flights — everything you need before you fly.

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Content under review. Entry requirements and health rules change frequently. Information marked [VERIFY] has not yet been confirmed against authoritative sources. Do not rely on this page for travel decisions until verified content is published. Always check IATA Travel Centre and your government's travel advisory.

Last verified: July 4, 2026

Sources: www.travelvax.com.au, www.gov.uk

Avi's Insider Tip

Flying into Bali? Use Grab or a Bluebird taxi from the airport, never an unlicensed driver in the parking lot — I learned that one the expensive way.

Travel essentials

Scannable data for the efficient traveler.

Sources: www.travelvax.com.au, www.gov.uk

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Visa-free entry

[VERIFY: Indonesia offers visa-free entry to approx. 169 nationalities for 30 days — confirm at Indonesia immigration website]

[VERIFY: Visa on Arrival available at major entry points for many nationalities — approx. USD 35 for 30 days, extendable once]

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Health & vaccines

[VERIFY: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies (for extended rural stays) commonly recommended — confirm with travel clinic]

warningYellow fever

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — it is not required for most travelers. Confirm the current at-risk country list with Indonesian authorities or your travel clinic.

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Customs

200 cigarettes or 25 cigars duty-free. 1 litre alcohol (must be declared). Declare cash over USD 100,000.

🛂 Entry requirements

Visa-free entry[VERIFY: Indonesia offers visa-free entry to approx. 169 nationalities for 30 days — confirm at Indonesia immigration website]

Visa on arrival[VERIFY: Visa on Arrival available at major entry points for many nationalities — approx. USD 35 for 30 days, extendable once]

e-Visa[VERIFY: Indonesia e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) available at molina.imigrasi.go.id — confirm current eligibility and pricing]

Passport validity[VERIFY: passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival — confirm current requirement]

⚠️ Indonesia immigration rules change. Verify at the official Directorate General of Immigration website or IATA Travel Centre.

💉Health & vaccine requirements

Recommended vaccines[VERIFY: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies (for extended rural stays) commonly recommended — confirm with travel clinic]

Yellow feverA yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — it is not required for most travelers. Confirm the current at-risk country list with Indonesian authorities or your travel clinic.

Malaria[VERIFY: malaria risk exists in some outer islands (Papua, Maluku) but Bali is generally considered low risk — check CDC/WHO maps]

⚠️ Health requirements sourced from Travelvax and UK Government Indonesia travel advice. Always check with WHO, CDC, and your own doctor before traveling.

Essential local apps

Download these before you land — tap a card to open the real app or site.

Grab

Ride-share

Widely used across Bali — compare prices with Gojek before booking.

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Gojek

Ride-share

Indonesia-founded and often has better coverage in Bali than Grab — worth having both apps installed.

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GoPay

Payment

Gojek’s e-wallet, accepted at cafes, parking, and small vendors — top up in-app.

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OVO

Payment

A second popular local e-wallet, widely accepted alongside GoPay.

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Arriving at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali (DPS)

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SIM & connectivity

Telkomsel (most reliable coverage), XL, and Indosat SIM cards available at airport arrivals. Tourist SIM with 5–15GB data approx. 50,000–100,000 IDR.

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs widely available in Bali and Jakarta. Avoid money changers on the street — use banks or official changers.

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Getting into town

Bali (DPS): Metered taxi (Bluebird recommended) or Grab to Kuta ~150,000 IDR (20 min), Seminyak ~200,000 IDR. Pre-arranged hotel transfers also common.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Bali / Indonesia?▼

[VERIFY] Many nationalities can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Bali airport for approximately USD 35 for 30 days, extendable once. Some nationalities qualify for visa-free entry. Check Indonesia's official immigration site.

Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Indonesia?▼

A yellow fever certificate is only required if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk — not for most travelers. Confirm the current list of at-risk countries with Indonesian authorities or your travel clinic before departure.

Do I need other vaccinations for Indonesia / Bali?▼

[VERIFY] No vaccinations are legally required for most travelers. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and routine vaccines are commonly recommended. Rabies vaccine is recommended for long-term or rural travel. Always confirm with your doctor.

Is Bali safe for tourists?▼

Bali is generally very safe for tourists. The main issues are traffic accidents (renting a scooter without experience is risky), petty theft in crowded areas, and the occasional scam around currency exchange.

How do I get from Bali airport to Seminyak or Ubud?▼

Use Grab (app-based, fixed price) or Bluebird metered taxis — avoid unlicensed drivers outside. Seminyak is about 20 minutes (~200,000 IDR), Ubud about 1.5 hours (~350,000–450,000 IDR).

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