How crowded is Bali right now?

Bali currently has a saturation score of 80/100, classified as Severely overtouristed. This reflects crowd density, visitor impact on infrastructure, local sentiment, and recent trajectory.

What taxes or fees apply to visitors to Bali?

Bali has 4 documented visitor fees or taxes, including Foreign Tourist Levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing) and others. See the full table on this page for current amounts and effective dates.

Is Bali considered overtouristed?

Bali is rated Severely overtouristed on the crowddodger saturation index (80/100). This is considered overtouristed.

When was this assessment last updated?

Saturation scoring for Bali was last updated on 2026-05-07. Source verification follows the published crowddodger methodology.

Indonesia · Asia

Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island province known for volcanic peaks, rice terraces, and Hindu temples. It received roughly 6.33 million foreign visitors in 2024 alongside 10.1 million domestic arrivals, putting sustained pressure on water supplies, traffic, and sacred sites. Provincial authorities have responded with a foreign tourist levy, behaviour guidelines, and a ban on climbing the island's 22 sacred mountains.

Saturation snapshot

Severely overtouristed

Last updated: 2026-05-07

Movement through central areas is slow — expect to dodge and wait. Lines at major sights routinely exceed 1–2 hours without pre-booking. Iconic views are difficult to photograph without crowds in frame. Local residents have publicly raised concerns about visitor volume.

Crowd Density: 82 source
Visitor Impact: 85 source
Local Sentiment: 70 source
Trajectory: 80 source

Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee	Amount	When	Source	Verified
Foreign Tourist Levy (Pungutan Wisatawan Asing) Recently changed One-time levy on every foreign tourist entering Bali, used for cultural preservation and environmental protection. Roughly USD 10. How: Online before arrival via the Love Bali website or app (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), or at counters at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Card or QRIS; no cash. From 2025, departing tourists may be asked for the QR voucher at the airport.	150000.00 IDR	Every entry into Bali; valid 60 days; pay once per visit	Skift — Bali Charges Tourist Tax to Address Overtourism (2024-02-15)	2026-05-06
Tanah Lot Temple Entry (Foreign Adult) Entrance fee to the Tanah Lot tourist attraction area. Children IDR 40,000. Domestic adult IDR 30,000. How: Pay in cash at the on-site ticket booth on arrival	75000.00 IDR	Daily 07:00-19:00; cash only at the gate; ATMs not on site	Daya Tarik Wisata Tanah Lot (official site, Indonesian)	2026-05-05
Uluwatu Temple Entry (Foreign Adult) Entrance fee to Pura Luhur Uluwatu cliffside temple. Foreign children IDR 30,000. Sarong rental included. Kecak fire dance ticket sold separately at IDR 150,000. How: Cash or QRIS (GoPay, OVO, DANA) at the on-site ticket counter; IDR only	50000.00 IDR	Daily 07:00-19:00; arrive before 18:00 for last entry	Uluwatu Temple official site	2026-05-05
Sacred Mountain Climbing Ban (Restriction) Recently changed Climbing or hiking on Bali's 22 sacred mountains, including Mt Agung and Mt Batur, is prohibited under Governor Wayan Koster's Circular Letter (SE) No. 7 of 2025 except for religious ceremonies or natural-disaster response. Violators face sanctions, deportation, and a possible 20-year ban on re-entering Indonesia. No fixed monetary fine — sanctions applied case by case under Indonesian law. How: Not a fee. Compliance only — do not climb the listed mountains.	—	All year, all 22 listed mountains; reports go to the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP)	ANTARA News (Indonesian state news wire, English edition)	2026-05-05