In Reply to: unbelievably hassle free these days posted by chickchili on Saturday, 24. March 2007 at 06:37 Bali Time:
I used to go with the rental cars all the time from Bangsal before we bought our motorcykle (I live on Trawangan), it's a much better alternative than going with a taxi. You will have to prebook a taxi from Mataram who will then wait at the terminal for you. There are no taxioffice in Pemenanag wich is the nearest village to Bangsal. You will have to pay for the drive to Bangsal, the time the driver wait(the meter running). The price for a rental car with driver can be negotiated and is still very cheap especially if you travel with some friends or can split the cost with some other travellers. Ask for Pak Musip or Muhammad, they are the best drivers from Bangsal.