Renting a car with a driver is the most comfortable and safe way to explore the island.
And here's why.
If you want to relax on vacation, we do not recommend to do the driving yourself. There is left-hand traffic in Bali. And the traffic is rather erratic too.
12 hours is the perfect time to see different areas of the island. For example, you could drive to Ubud form Nusa Dua. Explore the town and its picturesque surroundings without haste. And then return to the southern region of Bali to have dinner at one of the various restaurants of Seminyak.
You save your time and money, because you do not have to look for a taxi. It’s easy to get a cab if you destination is in the same district. But many taxi drivers are unwilling to drive long distances or name unreasonable prices.
You do not need to fuss about the best route. Just tell the driver which places you want to visit and he will choose the fastest ways.
Travelling by a comfort-class car really makes a difference, especially for long drives. It seems that the island is small, but a journey between different areas can take from 1 to 3 hours.