Taxi
Sabang’s taxis are really just individuals who own a car and offer to drive people. The taxis don’t look any different from a normal car. For instance they don’t have vacant/occupied light. A taxi is either a sedan or Kijang minivan. |
| Drivers and their cars waiting for potential customers at Balohan Port. You can hire one of these drivers as a single-trip taxi or as a drive cum guide. |
We recommend that you ask for your taxi driver’s mobile number in case you need their service again in the future. Because taxis are indistinguishable from normal cars you can’t really hail one on the street. This is why you should keep your taxi driver’s contact. Also a taxi driver will happily transform into a driver cum guide if you ask him (see Rented Taxi below).
Because taxis are not metered you need to negotiate your fare before the trip. The rates below only apply when there are at least 3-4 passengers. If you’re getting taxi for your lone self the driver will have to raise his fare to about triple the original per person rate.
| From | To | Rate per person |
|---|---|---|
| Balohan Port | City centre | Rp 20,000 |
| Balohan Port | Sumur Tiga Beach | Rp 30,000 |
| Balohan Port | Iboih Beach/Gapang Beach | Rp 60,000 |
| Maimun Saleh Airport | City centre | Rp 15,000 |
| Maimun Saleh Airport | Sumur Tiga Beach | Rp 15,000 |
| Maimun Saleh Airport | Iboih Beach/Gapang Beach | Rp 60,000 |
Rented Taxi
Rather than hiring taxi for single trips (see Taxi above), you can instead hire a taxi driver to show you around for an entire day or half a day. In this case the driver also doubles up as your guide. You can plan your day(s) with him to make sure you cover the places you’re interested in.You pay one all-inclusive fee that covers all of the following:
- Car
- Driver
- Fuel
| Length | Rate per car |
|---|---|
| Half a day | Rp 450,000 |
| One full day | Rp 600,000 |
Minibus
Called L300 by the locals, minibuses are a cheaper alternative to taxis. Unlike taxis, minibuses run on a particular route and your ride is shared with other people. Also minibuses look different from taxis. However, like taxis, the minibus driver will raise his fare if there are too few passengers.Ask for your driver’s contact for when you need him to drive you in the future.
| From | To | Rate per person |
|---|---|---|
| Balohan Port | City centre | Rp 15,000 |
| Balohan Port | Sumur Tiga Beach | Rp 20,000 |
| Balohan Port | Iboih Beach/Gapang Beach | Rp 50,000 |
Rented Minibus
Like taxis, minibuses can be hired for a half or full day, in which case the driver simply abandons his route for the day to be your driver cum guide. You can negotiate a slightly lower price than rented taxi.Becak (Rickshaw)
Observing local residents while enjoying a relaxing rickshaw ride is a great way to experience Sabang. A rickshaw typically carries 2 people. The rate per person is about the same as a full taxi’s per person rate. A becak ride from the city centre to Sumur Tiga Beach costs Rp 10,000.Ask for your becak driver’s contact in case you need him again.\
Ojek (Motorcyle Taxi)
If you’re travelling alone, getting a (car) taxi becomes less attractive as the driver is forced to charge you more due to having only one passenger. An alternative to taxi is ojek. You’ll be able negotiate the same price as a full taxi’s per person rate.Ask for your ojek’s number for future rides.
Rental Motorcycle
Rental motorbikes are available for about Rp 120,000 per day. You can find motorbikes for rent at Balohan Port, the city centre and Iboih Beach.For your own safety please travel at moderate speed as cattle and small animals sometimes can be found roaming freely on the streets.
Rental Bicycle
You can rent bicycles to get around at your leisure for about Rp 50,000. Keep in mind that Sabang is pretty hilly so this may or may not be feasible depending on your fitness level.Contacts
Khalid Rental SabangProvides taxi and rental motorbike.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Khalid-rental-sabang/1488235011432184
Wisata Kota Sabang
Provides taxi, becak and rental motorbike.
Website: http://sabangkota.com
Kana Taxi
Provides Kijang and sedan taxi.
Website: https://sabangkanataxi.wordpress.com/about/