Car Rental in Vietnam

Q: Can I drive in Vietnam?

Yes and no. While it is technically possible to drive in Vietnam with the right license, we do not recommend it for tourists, as the traffic conditions here are very different from those in many other countries. Yes, you can drive if you have a valid Vietnamese driving license or an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is recognized in Vietnam. No, you cannot drive legally without these licenses, as you do not meet the legal requirements to operate a vehicle in our country.

Hire a Car or Van with a Professional Driver for Your Journey

Renting a private car or van in Vietnam for tours or business trips is a convenient option, offering greater comfort and flexibility.

Although self-drive options are available, Vietnamdrive recommends choosing a rental with a professional driver because the chaotic traffic and unpredictable driving habits in Vietnam can be overwhelming. By opting for a chauffeur-driven vehicle, you can reduce stress and fully enjoy the scenic landscapes and cultural richness along the way.

Our experienced drivers help make every moment in the car or van enjoyable, allowing you to relax and connect with your family or friends during the journey.

Vietnamdrive offers modern cars and vans with professional drivers who can take you anywhere in Vietnam — from the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of central Vietnam or the vibrant green and golden rice fields of the Mekong Delta.

Our drivers drive you through the authentic charm of this S-shaped land, helping you explore local culture, daily life, and natural beauty — or even connect with business partners to expand your ventures.

Two Options for Car Rental in Vietnam

When planning to travel in Vietnam, you will have several car rental options to suit your travel style and business needs. At Vietnamdrive, we want you to understand each form so you can make the best decision for a comfortable trip.

Car Rental with Driver in Vietnam

This hiring option is the optimal choice and is strongly recommended for most international visitors to Vietnam. With this service, you will be accompanied by an experienced local driver who is familiar with the different roads and crazy traffic. Outstanding benefits:

Drive with confidence and peace of mind: Professional drivers help you avoid risks associated with complicated traffic, especially the congestion of motorbikes during rush hours.
Relax and enjoy: You can completely relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the roads without worrying about the route, map, or parking.
Maximum flexibility: The itinerary can be adjusted, allowing you to stop at beautiful scenes along the way to take pictures, breathe in the fresh air, or grab a cup of hot coffee and have lunch.
Local knowledge: The professional driver can share with you insights into the local culture, including what to do and what to avoid in Vietnam. This friend can support you in exploring the country with confidence to find authentic experiences.
Suitable for various needs: Small car rentals are ideal for individuals, couples, or business travelers. Hiring a van in Vietnam is also suitable for international families with young children and the elderly, as well as groups of friends traveling together.

Self-Drive Car Rental in Vietnam

Although self-drive car rental offers absolute freedom, allowing you to travel around Vietnam at your own pace, this option requires careful preparation. Hiring a car without a driver is not always recommended for international travelers due to the “crazy”, chaotic traffic here.

Basic benefits:

Absolute freedom: You are completely proactive about your schedule and destination.
Privacy: A private space for couples or small families.

Challenges to consider:

Complex traffic: Requires driving experience in crowded, motorbike-filled environments, which differ from those in other countries.
License requirements: A valid International Driving Permit (IDP) or a temporary Vietnamese Driving License is required.
Higher risks: Potential for unexpected traffic situations.
Limited rental: For self-driving, rental is limited to small cars and four-seater to 7 seater cars. A van rental in Vietnam always includes a chauffeur-driven service, suitable for groups of 5 people or families traveling together.

Car Rental Services with Driver in Vietnam through Vietnamdrive

Hiring car services are provided with a variety of vehicles, including popular models with 4, 7, and 16 seats. All vehicles have suitable amenities, such as air conditioning, wifi-optional, and drinking water. We ensure that our cars and vans are new and are regularly maintained. Typically, a large bus for groups of 12 guests or more is also available for rent.

1. Airport Transfer in Vietnam:

Pick-up and drop-off services are available on time at major airports in Vietnam, including Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Airport, Phu Bai Airport in Hue, and Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang.
Convenient transfers without worries or extra charge, especially after a long flight.

2. Car Rental by Trip or Fixed Route:

Our private car hire in Vietnam offers transparent, all-inclusive prices for both short and long distance journeys.

Popular routes:

3. Car Rental by Day or Sightseeing Tour:

Looking for the ultimate Vietnam tour by private car experience? Our daily car rental or sightseeing tour option offers the perfect solution to explore major cities and their nearby attractions with complete flexibility.

Car rental in each region to explore major cities and nearby attractions:

Please learn more about daily car hire in Vietnam

4. Multiday Car Rental:

Suitable for cross-country trips or exploring many provinces.
Ensure comfort and convenience throughout the long journey.

5. Monthly rental in Vietnam

Available cars for monthly rental with well-trained drivers for your company’s employees working in Vietnam.
Work with patient drivers and clean vehicles.

Booking Process for a Car or Van in Vietnam

It’s easy to hire a car or van by sending us your request via WhatsApp, email, or our form.

Step 1: Submit Your Request: Easily fill out the online form or contact us via email, phone, or WhatsApp.

Step 2: Get Quote & Consultation: Our support team will respond quickly within 15 minutes to 1 hour during working time from 8 AM to 5 PM (GMT +7). The response will cover a detailed quote and itinerary suggestion. Outside of working hours, we can delay our reply, but most of the time, one of our team members can also get back to you quickly via WhatsApp.

Step 3: Confirm & Pay: Agree with the proposal, receive booking confirmation, and make payment (prepaid or deposit).

Step 4: Enjoy the Trip: Our driver, accompanied by a modern car or van, will arrive on time and be ready to take you to any destination.

Book Car Rental in Vietnam for Your Tours or Private Transfers

Vietnamdrive can arrange or customize car rental services to the needs of international travelers, specializing in direct transfers, tours, and business trips within Vietnam. Just let us know your requests, and we will serve you with a warm heart. Booking your car hire with us is easy and hassle-free.

Our drivers will drive you to anywhere you like to go.

Book a car for your multiday tours or only transfer, please!

Reservation email: [email protected]
Phone call by Vietnam phone: 0934 889 667
International call & Whatsapp: +84 934 889 667

Online reservation days: From Monday to Sunday,
Online operating hours: 24 hours.

To book fast, please click to open the form to send your requests!

Vietnam Car Rental Costs with Driver

At Vietnamdrive, we offer transparent pricing for car rental services with a driver, ensuring you have complete confidence in your budget.

Your car rental cost depends on several key factors: the type of car (4-seater, 7-seater, or 16-seater), the distance traveled, the rental period (hourly, daily, or fixed trip), and the tourist season (prices may be higher during peak times or public holidays).

To help you visualize, the following is a reference price list for some of our most popular routes.

Note that for groups of 5 guests and over, requiring more space or comfort, Vietnam van rental options of 16-seater vehicles are ideal for journeys.

Routes	4-seater car	7-seater car	16-seater van
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An	425,000 VND or 17 USD	550,000 VND or 22USD	750,000 VND or 30 USD
Hue to Hoi An	1,600,000 VND or 65 USD	1,900,000 VND or 76 USD	2,800,000 VND or 112 USD
Hanoi to Ha Long (one way)	2,400,000 VND or 99 USD	2,700,000 VND or 109 USD	3,220,000 VND or 129 USD
Hanoi to Ninh Binh (one way)	2,400,000 VND or 99 USD	2,700,000 VND or 109 USD	3,220,000 VND or 129 USD
Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho	4,500,000VND or 180USD	5,000,000 VND or 200 USD	6,000,000 VND or 240 USD
Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat (2 days)	5,000,000 VND or 200 USD	5,500,000 VND or 220 USD	6,000,000 VND or 260 USD
Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne	2,400,000 VND or 99 USD	2,700,000 VND or 109 USD	3,220,000 VND or 129 USD
Hoi An to My Son	875,000 VND or 35 USD	1,000,000 VND or 40 USD	1,400,000 VND or 55 USD
Nha Trang to Da Lat	2,400,000 VND or 99 USD	2,700,000 VND or 109 USD	3,220,000 VND or 129 USD

What makes our service truly stand out is the all-inclusive, worry-free service. The price Vietnamdrive quotes you includes all fuel, driver salary, road tolls, and parking fees. In particular, for long trips out of the main city, the driver’s accommodation and meals are also included, providing you with complete peace of mind and eliminating the need to worry about this additional cost. This is a great advantage and superior convenience compared to driving yourself.

Regarding the driver’s meals during excursions, they cover this cost themselves. However, inviting the driver to join your meal is a valuable and highly appreciated gesture, reflecting Vietnamese hospitality.

Tipping for the driver: While not mandatory or included in the rental price, tipping is a way to show your appreciation and encourage excellent service. A small tip greatly motivates our drivers to provide a more dedicated and enthusiastic experience. For short trips within the city using a 4- or 7-seat car, a suggested tip is from 100,000 VND (approx. 5 USD) upwards. For larger groups using a 16-seat van, consider tipping around 50,000 VND (approx. 2 USD) per person per day.

Other Benefits of Choosing Vietnamdrive

Choosing Vietnamdrive is not just about renting a car or van; it is a decision for an excellent travel experience with maximum peace of mind and comfort. We are proud to bring outstanding values, making every journey in Vietnam a memorable one.

Professional & friendly drivers: Trained, polite, and knowledgeable about the local area

Vietnamdrive’s team of drivers are not only familiar with the roads but are also professionally trained, polite, and dedicated. They are always ready to support you on every journey. With a deep understanding of the local area, friendly drivers will be your companions, sharing fascinating things and helping you discover the hidden beauty of Vietnam.

24/4 support in solving any issues that arise

Sometimes, the trip can encounter unexpected situations, and that is when you need timely support. Our support team is available 24/7, ensuring that any issues that arise are resolved quickly and efficiently. You will never feel alone during your vacation in Vietnam.

Modern, clean, air-conditioned vehicles

Vietnamdrive is committed to selecting, connecting, and providing new vehicles that are regularly maintained and guaranteed to be clean. Each car is fully equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, clean seats, seatbelts, and drinking water for long trips, helping you to get better leisure. The quality of the vehicle is a factor that brings you comfort on both long and short journeys.

Maximum flexibility for your trip

We understand that plans can change. With Vietnamdrive, you always get flexible car rental packages, allowing you to easily adjust your schedule and destination to suit your wishes during the trip. However, adding more destinations may incur an additional charge and needs to be discussed to ensure it is suitable and feasible within the schedule.

English-speaking drivers available upon request

Carefully selected by Vietnamdrive, the team of English-speaking drivers helps increase interaction on each route and directly connect with the local area. This additional service will be arranged upon request, with a small extra fee.

See more details at English-speaking drivers in Vietnam.

Sending warm regards. We always talk about our wonderful time with you. We love Vietnam, especially our new friends that we met there. We count you as one of our friends. Continued success in your business and with your family.
All the best!

Connie Bowes and Thomas Platt

England

Frequent questions about car hire in Vietnam

Please send us your questions if you cannot find it here!

Can I drive in Vietnam?

Yes and no. While it is technically possible to drive in Vietnam with the right license, we do not recommend it for tourists, as the traffic conditions here are very different from those in many other countries.

Yes, you can drive if you have a valid Vietnamese driving license or an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is recognized in Vietnam.
No, you cannot drive legally without these licenses, as you do not meet the legal requirements to operate a vehicle in our country.

How much can I hire a car with a driver per day in Vietnam?

It depends on how many people are in your group, and in which city you will hire a car and a driver. We will give you a quotation, because the price in Saigon is different from the rate in Da Nang. And, when you want to hire a car per day, Vietnamdrive often counts 8 hours per day with a limited km, 100km, within a city.

We do not recommend hiring a car per day because the price is often higher than the rate per itinerary. Thus, you should send details of the planned route (if any), and then we will quote a better price.

If you do not have a program, you can tell us. We are happy to plan a perfect itinerary for your visit to Vietnam.

How can I book a car with Vietnamdrive?

You tell us your requests, including the number of your group, where to start, where to visit, when and where to finish per day, and the date to travel to our email [email protected]. We will give you a quotation to book the service.

You can also complete the form on the Contact Us page to tell us what you need. Thank you!

What do the rates include?

The rate often includes a car/van/bus, licensed driver, road toll, parking fee, and gasoline.

Can we customize our car rental services with Vietnamdrive?

Yes, customized car rental is one of our primary services. To plan your car rental, please click here to customize your tour!

Hiring a car or van with a driver is the key to unlocking a comfortable, fulfilling, and exciting journey to explore Vietnam. Let the worries about traffic and navigating maps give way to the joy of experiencing!

Do not hesitate to contact Vietnamdrive today to receive advice and book the most reliable car rental in Vietnam for your tours. We are committed to bringing the best travel experience, helping you to fully focus on enjoying the charming beauty of Vietnam.