3 businesses in Ubud
Finding a place to stay or getting around Ubud relies heavily on the local rental ecosystem — and the 3 listings here point to two very different needs. For accommodation, Ubudku Villas and Villa Purnamasari represent the villa-rental model that defines medium-to-long-term expat living in Ubud. Renting a private villa with a garden, open-air bathroom, and traditional Balinese compound architecture is far more appealing — and often more affordable — than staying in hotels. Monthly villa rentals in Ubud range from $300–700 for modest properties to $1,200–2,500 for well-appointed villas with pools and staff. On the transport side, Santi Star Scooter Rental fills an essential gap: a motorbike or scooter is the default transportation mode in Ubud, where narrow roads, traffic, and the dispersed nature of the town make driving a practical necessity. Daily scooter rental costs IDR 70,000–100,000 ($4–6) for a standard automatic scooter. Most expats staying more than a month will want their own reliable scooter for daily freedom.
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ExpatsList features rental agencies in Ubud recommended by the expat community. Look for verified listings with Google reviews and check whether the agency has experience renting to foreigners or expatriates specifically.
Rental prices vary widely by neighborhood and apartment quality. Browse rental agencies listings in Ubud or check our Cost of Living tool for a realistic range. Contacting multiple agencies for comparisons is always a good idea.
Many rental agencies in Ubud work with foreigners who lack local financial history. Common alternatives include paying several months upfront, showing proof of overseas income, or having a guarantor. Ask agencies directly—their ExpatsList contact details make this easy.
Ubud's layout and traffic patterns make a scooter almost essential for daily life. Santi Star and other rental shops offer well-maintained automatic scooters for under $5 per day. Even if you're only moderately confident on two wheels, the town's relatively slow traffic makes it manageable — and it opens up access to surrounding villages and rice terraces.
Villa rental prices in Ubud are almost always negotiable, especially for stays of a month or more. Bypassing rental platforms and speaking directly with villa owners or managers — often found through Facebook groups or local introductions — can yield rates 20–35% below listed prices, sometimes including cleaning or breakfast.
Not all Ubud villas maintain consistent water pressure, reliable hot water, or stable internet. Before signing a monthly rental agreement, spend time at the property testing the shower, checking the WiFi speed, and understanding the power situation — some villas in rice field areas experience outages. These details matter enormously for daily quality of life.
