How easy/safe is it to rent a motorbike or car?
For most people, hiring a car and driving yourself about in Java would be little short of a nightmare. The traffic is very bad, roads are poorly signed and some of the driving standards exhibited are questionable to say the least. Hiring a car with a driver or using taxis tends to be a much better idea. In Bali and Lombok, hiring a car can be a good and relatively cheap way of getting about. Hiring a car with a driver/guide is marginally more expensive, but is perhaps a better idea as it will mean avoiding all the problems associated with driving yourself about. Avis, Hertz and other international car hire agencies are well represented, but there are also many local companies about. The local companies are always cheaper, but have the disadvantage that the cars may not be properly insured (even if they tell you otherwise). Your insurance from home might not cover being involved in an accident from renting a car/motorbike, so it’s worth checking that before you leave. One way rental is
