Choosing the Right Taxi Service for Traveling from Ubud to Munduk Choosing the Right Taxi Service for Traveling from Ubud to Munduk - The most reliable and legitimate taxi service in Ubud is considered to be Munduk Taxi. There are rumors that taxi drivers block this company by notifying the police about car numbers, and there are even documented cases of fines and beatings of drivers. However, this is a common occurrence in any country where similar services are changing the habitual taxi market. There were no noticeable difficulties for the customer during our trip - the driver said he was going. There are other taxi services on the island, but testing their reliability in such a situation is not recommended. The map-based taxi app has a convenient payment system: you can connect any Visa or MasterCard to it and pay via the app, which is especially important for tourists who do not have enough money at the end of their vacation. Please note that your mobile phone must be unlocked for the driver to understand that he has taken you into the car for his final destination. Complete the configuration of the application in advance. The first time expecting a taxi, it is worth approaching the pick-up place in advance - since instead of an electronic device, cars travel around the city with two huge stickers on the windshield and the backlight continuously flashing on the roof. In Ubud, it was cheaper than local drivers to take a taxi to the internet and plan a route: there are many applications where you can determine distances and calculate the cost from point A to point B at the start of the trip. After booking the trip, it is standard to wait 5-10 minutes for the driver to arrive. Our courier managed to find us. Types of Taxi Services When it comes to traveling around Bali and Indonesia, visitors will find that there are three types of taxi services they can use. The first and the most inexpensive type is the traditional taxis. These taxis only operate in the major cities and are a metered taxi service. The best place to use this taxi service is from the stands or by phone from the restaurant or hotel. At the airport, there is an official booth for the taxi service with a fixed price for the route from the airport to the town. They offer the service usually with a double tariff compared to regular taxi services that use meters. If you are desperate to catch this taxi service, you might also be able to flag it down on the street, but there will be a significant negotiation session with the driver. With this type of taxi service, there is a taximeter installed inside the vehicle, and it is mandatory to utilize it. The taxi charges you based on a pre-fixed distance. The second type of general taxi service is the rental car or rental scooter. This type of taxi operation mainly takes place outside of the major cities, for example, in Bali, like we are using from Ubud to Munduk. With this type of service, the taxi driver usually charges you per kilometer for the distance traveled based on the predetermined agreement. With a rental car, the driver counts the traveled kilometers from the starting point to the finishing point. After getting the value, the driver will receive a payment based on the distance and agreement. The same method is also used for rental scooter service, where the driver provides the scooter for tourist rental. At the end of the rental period, the driver will make a payment based on the agreed time. The final type of taxi service is the private car service. This taxi service is the most expensive. A professional driver company sets up this kind of service. The driver is usually ordered in advance and is based on demand. The car and driver will take the customer to their destination or tourist spot on a pre-determined tour route. Tourists usually book this taxi service through booking, email, or a phone call. Reputable Taxi Companies The only taxi company serving Ubud is the Roxy Quicksilver Taxi. The company operates two kinds of taxis. The biggest one can carry six passengers, including luggage. The price for this big taxi is Rp 350,000. The smaller one can carry only four passengers, and the price for this one is Rp 300,000. You might be able to negotiate the price down if the taxi isn't occupied. I don't have to include a map here because it's easy to find this taxi company on Jalan Raya Ubud. I am sure that if you stay the night at any accommodation in Ubud, you'll easily find the taxi. Travelers who stay the night at Ayung Resort don't have to worry because the neighboring hotel has the number of the taxi. They can call the taxi to pick them up. However, the hotel driver will drop you off on Jalan Raya Ubud if you are not staying at the hotel. You'll have to arrange some transportation from here. Another taxi company also opened an office in Ubud. The company is ready to serve Ubud and the surrounding area. They have regular cars for 4 passengers and bigger taxis for 6 passengers. However, since the office is new, there aren't many cars available. Sometimes the taxi starts to operate as late as 4 PM, and in rare cases, no taxi is available. That's why you shouldn't rely on them. Online Booking Options Though not common for Indonesia, you can also book private taxis online. This option might be attractive if you do not like phone calls but still prefer to know who you are dealing with beforehand. You can book your trip by filling out a form. Type your name, phone number, email, departure date, time and place, destination (in this case Munduk), special requirements, and the number of persons. After you have entered all the needed info, you will need to press send and wait for a confirmation. When reserving, remember that Bali's time zone is UTC+8. So plan accordingly and consider the time difference in your communications. Another option that offers some of the best prices has a minimum price of 400,000 Rupiah for the Ubud - Munduk trip. However, the price is likely to vary based on high or low season. You can fill out a reservation form with your details, including your email address, mobile number, booked person's name, tour route, meeting point, departure day, time, and the number of persons. After you send in your reservation, wait for a reply. Note that you should only pay the driver on the date of service. If you are asked to pay in advance, then this might not be a reputable company.