AI Travel Index / October 2026
Who AI recommends in Bali
What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Bali, asked from Indonesia. The squares show which assistants named each business.
CChatGPTGGeminiPPerplexityAGoogle AI Overviews
Hotels
- Capella UbudCGPA
- Alila Villas UluwatuCGPA
- AYANA Resort BaliCGPA
- Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak BeachCGPA
- The St. Regis Bali ResortCGPA
- Alaya Resort UbudCGPA
- Amandari, UbudCGPA
- Aryaduta BaliCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, tripadvisor.com, thehoneycombers.com, cntraveler.com
Asked: “What are the best hotels in Bali?” and “Where should I stay in Bali for a first visit?”
Restaurants
- Locavore NXTCGPA
- Warung NiaCGPA
- SantaneraCGPA
- Siboghana WarungCGPA
- Warung Babi Guling Pak MalenCGPA
- Warung Mak BengCGPA
- Warung MurahCGPA
- Warung WardaniCGPA
Sources cited: google.com, thehoneycombers.com, unikbalivilla.com, wheregoesrose.com
Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Bali?” and “Where should I eat in Bali for local food?”
Things to do
- TripadvisorCGPA
- AgodaCGPA
- GetYourGuideCGPA
- KKdayCGPA
- Bali Fantastic ToursCGPA
- Discover Your IndonesiaCGPA
- ezTravelCGPA
- FinnsCGPA
Sources cited: viator.com, tunextravels.com, tripadvisor.com, baliuntold.com
Asked: “What are the best things to do in Bali?” and “Which tours in Bali are worth booking?”
Tours and day trips
- ViatorCGPA
- G AdventuresCGPA
- GetYourGuideCGPA
- Intrepid TravelCGPA
- INTRO TravelCGPA
- TourRadarCGPA
- TripadvisorCGPA
- BALI GOLDEN TOURCGPA
Sources cited: viator.com, tourradar.com, facebook.com, trip.com
Asked: “Best day trips from Bali and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Bali?”
Airport transfers
- GrabCGPA
- GojekCGPA
- KlookCGPA
- Blue BirdCGPA
- TravelokaCGPA
- ViatorCGPA
- Bali Holiday SecretsCGPA
- BluebirdCGPA
Sources cited: travelguidestip.com, traveloka.com, facebook.com, jungleclububud.com
Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Bali?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Bali?”
eSIMs and mobile data
- TelkomselCGPA
- NomadCGPA
- HolaflyCGPA
- AiraloCGPA
- IM3CGPA
- IndomaretCGPA
- SailyCGPA
- XLCGPA
Sources cited: traveltomtom.net, expatica.com, simcorner.com, voilacreators.com
Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Bali?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Bali?”
Travel insurance
- SafetyWingCGPA
- World NomadsCGPA
- Allianz TravelCGPA
- BIMCCGPA
- SiloamCGPA
- InsureandGoCGPA
- Allianz AustraliaCGPA
- AXACGPA
Sources cited: baliholidaysecrets.com, insurance-indonesia.com, balicopter.com, allianz.com.au
Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Bali?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Bali?”
Airlines
- AirAsiaCGPA
- Qatar AirwaysCGPA
- Singapore AirlinesCGPA
- Garuda IndonesiaCGPA
- Batik AirCGPA
- Malaysia AirlinesCGPA
- Cathay PacificCGPA
- EmiratesCGPA
Sources cited: thehoneycombers.com, au.trip.com, finnsbeachclub.com, balisolve.com
Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Bali?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Bali?”
Other cities
How we ran it
On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.
Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.
We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.
This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.
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