log into the
www.hostelworld.com, you'll find lots of places to stay with very reasonable price. I stayed at Nick's Hidden, a villa style hotel. Nice, clean and quiet in the midst of paddies for a mere USD 15,00. I was lucky when i arrived at Nick's Homestay, the guest extended their stay, so Nick's transferred me to a much better Nick's Hidden (
http://www.indo.com/hotels/nicks_hidden/index.html) for the same price. Best service, nice people...(coz they upgrade me
). For food i'd recommend you to try Nasi Bali, famous Babi Guling (pork), Bebek Bengil and the Best Ribs at Nuri's Ribs (must try..) in Ubud.
As recommended earlier, for 150,000 IDR to 200,000 IDR go to taxy counter on the left outside the gate, or Taxy from Blue Bird Group. Ignore all touts. Best is to get your hotel provide the pick up that late at night, about the same price for about an hour ride (at that hour, you got all the road for yourself)
Ask your hotel/hostel about renting a car or motorbike. Car rental with driver will set you back for 150,000-200,000 IDR (pls don't forget to pay for your driver's lunch or dinner). If you feels a bit more adventurous, a 50,000 IDR for a motorbike is much more fun with a map in tow (ask abt insurance to protect you from losing the bike, abt 50,000 IDR more for one time payment). I rode the bike all the way to Tanah lot and Besakih Temple...(wear long sleeve and put your sun protection lotion if you don't want to get burn)