You can explore Yogya on foot around the Malioboro area - which is the main shopping street. However, traffic is heavy with hundreds of bicycles, trishaws & cars. If you are staying for a few days, it is advisable to hire a car with a driver who can drive you anywhere in the city & to the historical sights. Car hire fees should include unlimited petrol & most hotel staff will be able to assist you.Almost Becaks (Trishaws)
Wherever you 
wander on foot in Jogja, you can be guaranteed to hear the familiar, "Becak, mister?" from one of the dozens of becak-drivers. A becak is, basically, a modified bicycle with a twin seat on the front, with the guy on the back. pedalling. Good if you want to experience a more open and leisurely view of the town, but not so good if you like to breathe in the copious amounts of pollution given off by other traffic.
Scooters have been found for hire for as little as Rp 18,000 ($2US) per day in the tourist-area of Jogja, around Prawirotaman, but you need to provide your own gas for these, and might be an idea to get them checked over at one of the many Honda service-centers dotted around the city, just to make sure you last the day on one of these. You often take your life in your own hands when you brave the traffic on the streets of Jogja!
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