Yamaha NMAX vs Honda PCX: which to rent in Bali

54 shops in our directory list the Yamaha NMAX and 42 list the Honda PCX; 41 rent both. Of the 30 shops that publish a one-day price for both, 18 charge the same, the PCX is cheaper at 6 and the NMAX at 6. Across all shops, the median published one-day price is IDR 150K for the NMAX and IDR 150K for the PCX. Prices checked 9 November 2026.

Both are maxi-scooters: the shops list the NMAX as 155cc (some as 150cc) and the PCX as 160cc (older bikes 150cc). This page compares what renting them costs, not how they ride.

At a glance

NMAX and PCX rental availability and published prices in Bali
Measure	Yamaha NMAX	Honda PCX
Shops listing it	54	42
Shops publishing a one-day price	36	31
Median one-day price	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Cheapest one day	IDR 100K	from IDR 100K
Cheapest week (total)	IDR 650K	IDR 700K
Cheapest month (total)	IDR 1.35M	IDR 1.5M

Median of every one-day price shops publish for the model, including "from" prices. Week and month are totals as published. Each model page lists every shop's own figures and conditions.

30 shops

Same shop, both bikes

The fairest comparison: what one shop charges for each, on the same terms. Of the 30 shops that publish a one-day price for both, 18 charge the same, the PCX is cheaper at 6 and the NMAX at 6.

One-day NMAX and PCX prices at shops that publish both
Shop	Area	NMAX, 1 day	PCX, 1 day
493 Scooter Rentals	Seminyak	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Amed Scooter Rental & Boat Trip	Amed	from IDR 100K	from IDR 100K
Arka Scooter Rental	Ubud	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Bali Cheap Car & Scooter Rental	Ubud	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Bali Custom Motorbike and Scooter Rental	Uluwatu	IDR 240K	IDR 200K
Bali Rent Scooter	Denpasar	IDR 125K	IDR 125K
BaliMotion	Kuta	from IDR 120K	IDR 180K
BeG Motorbike Rental	Kuta	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Brother Motor Rental	Pererenan, Canggu	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Canggu Rent Bike by Reggen	Canggu	IDR 150K	IDR 160K
Canggu Scooter Bali	Berawa, Canggu	from IDR 125K	from IDR 150K
Dewa Motor Bali Rental	Kuta	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Fulltank Rental	Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), Kuta	IDR 160K	IDR 150K
Gotravela Scooter Rental	Kuta	IDR 125K	IDR 125K
Hendric Motorent Bali	Denpasar	from IDR 225K	from IDR 175K
Iron Rent (Soul Bikes Indonesia)	Kerobokan, Canggu	IDR 450K	IDR 400K
Jacky Bike Rental	Jimbaran	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Jal Scooter Rental	Jimbaran	IDR 170K	IDR 170K
Jayabaya Rental Bali	Kuta	from IDR 165K	IDR 170K
Jholy's Rental	Nusa Dua	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Kas Wijaya Rental	Ubud	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Krisna Motor Bali Rental	Kuta	IDR 120K	IDR 120K
Made Ubud Motorbike Rental	Ubud	IDR 150K	IDR 140K
Mara's Bike Rental	Nusa Dua	IDR 150K	IDR 150K
Niko Rental Motor Bali	Kuta	IDR 125K	IDR 135K
Rent Bike Sanur	Sanur	IDR 110K	IDR 110K
Rental Kita	Tumbak Bayuh, Canggu	IDR 170K	IDR 150K
Rental Scooter in Bali	Denpasar	IDR 120K	IDR 120K
Ubud Scooter Rental (Jl. Hanoman)	Ubud	IDR 150K	IDR 200K
Uluwatu Bike Rental	Uluwatu	IDR 200K	IDR 200K

3 of these shops publish one joint price for both bikes. 5 comparisons use a "from" (starting) price. The cheaper of the two at each shop is in bold. Prices as each shop publishes them, checked 9 November 2026; minimums, deposits and longer-rental rates are on each listing and model page.

NMAX vs XMAX

The XMAX is Yamaha's 250cc maxi-scooter. 36 shops list it, against 54 for the NMAX. At the 25 shops that publish a one-day price for both, the median difference is IDR 130K a day, with the XMAX costing more.

NMAX and XMAX rental availability and published prices in Bali
Measure	Yamaha NMAX	Yamaha XMAX
Shops listing it	54	36
Shops publishing a one-day price	36	25
Median one-day price	IDR 150K	IDR 280K
Cheapest one day	IDR 100K	IDR 225K
Cheapest week (total)	IDR 650K	IDR 1.3M
Cheapest month (total)	IDR 1.35M	IDR 3M

Honda ADV vs PCX

The ADV is a Honda maxi-scooter, listed by the shops as 160cc (older bikes 150cc). 29 shops list it, against 42 for the PCX. At the 19 shops that publish a one-day price for both, the median difference is IDR 25K a day, with the ADV costing more.

Honda PCX and ADV rental availability and published prices in Bali
Measure	Honda PCX	Honda ADV
Shops listing it	42	29
Shops publishing a one-day price	31	21
Median one-day price	IDR 150K	IDR 175K
Cheapest one day	from IDR 100K	IDR 125K
Cheapest week (total)	IDR 700K	IDR 700K
Cheapest month (total)	IDR 1.5M	IDR 2M

NMAX vs PCX: questions

Is the NMAX or the PCX cheaper to rent in Bali?

At most shops that price both, they cost the same. Of the 30 shops that publish a one-day price for both, 18 charge the same, the PCX is cheaper at 6 and the NMAX at 6. Across all shops that publish a one-day price, the median is IDR 150K for the NMAX (36 shops) and IDR 150K for the PCX (31 shops).

How many shops in Bali rent the NMAX and the PCX?

54 shops in our directory list the NMAX and 42 list the PCX, and 41 rent both. Each model page lists every shop with its own prices and conditions.

How much more does an XMAX cost than an NMAX?

At the 25 shops that publish a one-day price for both, the median difference is IDR 130K a day, with the XMAX costing more. Across all shops, the median one-day price is IDR 280K for the XMAX and IDR 150K for the NMAX.

Do I need a licence to ride an NMAX or a PCX in Bali?

Yes. Indonesian law requires a valid licence to ride. For most visitors that means an International Driving Permit (IDP) that covers motorcycles, carried with your home licence; residents can hold an Indonesian motorcycle licence (SIM C, with higher classes for bikes above 250cc). A car licence is not enough, even for a small automatic scooter. Rules can change, so check current requirements before you ride (our licence guide lists the sources).

Read our licence guide

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