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Explore Vietnam on Two Wheels
From the mountain roads of Ha Giang to Vietnam’s long coastline, travelling by scooter or motorcycle gives you the freedom to experience more of the country at your own pace.
Feel the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, follow spectacular roads around Da Nang or escape into the limestone landscapes and peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh.
Slow things down in Hoi An, where quiet streets, café culture and nearby villages offer a gentler side of Vietnam, with plenty more waiting to be discovered beyond the tourist centres.
Coastal Roads & City Escapes
Ride beyond Da Nang to beaches, mountain passes and spectacular coastal scenery.
Mountains Made for Riding
Follow the legendary roads of Ha Giang, through dramatic peaks and remote valleys.
Discover Vietnam at Your Pace
Escape the busy cities and explore Hoi An, Ninh Binh and the countryside beyond.
Explore Vietnam
Da Nang
Explore Da Nang’s beaches, coastal roads and spectacular Hai Van Pass by scooter.
Ha Giang
Ride the legendary Ha Giang Loop, through mountain passes, valleys and remote villages.
Hoi An
Discover Hoi An’s rice fields, quiet villages and beautiful countryside on two wheels.
More places to ride in Vietnam
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Considerations Before You Ride in the Vietnam
To ride a scooter or motorcycle legally in Vietnam, you need the correct motorcycle entitlement on your home driving licence and you should carry both your UK driving licence and a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP). Current UK government travel advice specifically says both are required when driving a car or motorbike in Vietnam.
A car licence does not automatically entitle you to ride every scooter or motorcycle, so check the motorcycle categories on your licence before booking. GOV.UK also warns that scooters or motorcycles offered for hire in tourist areas may sometimes be unregistered, which means they cannot legally be used on public roads.
Before hiring, make sure the vehicle is road-legal, your licence covers the engine size, and your travel insurance specifically covers riding that type of scooter or motorcycle.
Useful official links: UK Government – Vietnam road travel advice | UK Government – International Driving Permit guidance
Sometimes, but you should always get permission from the rental company first. Whether a rental scooter or motorcycle can be taken on a ferry depends on both the rental agreement and the ferry route/operator. UK government guidance recommends checking the small print of any Vietnamese vehicle rental agreement, so don’t assume that taking the bike away from its agreed rental area is permitted.
Some Vietnamese ferries do carry motorcycles. For example, Phu Quoc Express allows tourists to transport scooters and motorcycles on its Ha Tien–Phu Quoc and Rach Gia–Phu Quoc services, but spaces are limited, the vehicle must be registered in advance and a separate transport charge applies. Other routes have restrictions; the operator states that tourist motorcycles are not accepted on its Con Dao and Phu Quy services.
So the safest advice is to ask the hire company before booking a ferry, then check the specific ferry operator’s vehicle policy. Taking a rental scooter on a ferry without permission could breach your rental conditions or affect insurance.
Useful link: Phu Quoc Express – motorcycle and ferry information
Vietnamese law requires both the rider and passenger of a scooter or motorcycle to wear an approved motorcycle helmet and fasten the chin strap correctly. The current Road Traffic Order and Safety Law specifically requires helmets that comply with Vietnam’s national technical regulations.
Other protective clothing such as jackets, gloves, long trousers and closed footwear is sensible, particularly for longer journeys, but the key legal protective-equipment requirement for ordinary scooter and motorcycle riders is the helmet. UK government travel advice also warns that motorcycle accidents are common in Vietnam and specifically tells travellers to use a good helmet.
A helmet will often be available with a rental scooter, but don’t assume that its quality or fit will be suitable. The UK government’s Vietnam guidance warns that locally available helmets can vary in quality and recommends using a helmet meeting recognised European standards if you intend to travel by motorcycle.
Yes. Under Vietnam’s current Road Traffic Order and Safety Law, you must be at least 16 years old to ride a moped, while you must be at least 18 to obtain the motorcycle licence categories used for larger scooters and motorcycles. The current law has applied since 1 January 2025.
For overseas visitors, however, being old enough under Vietnamese law is only part of the requirement. You must also hold the correct motorcycle entitlement for the vehicle you hire, together with the required driving documents. Rental companies may impose their own minimum age or riding-experience requirements, which can be higher than Vietnam’s legal minimum.
Before booking, check the supplier’s age restrictions and make sure your licence and travel insurance cover the engine size of the scooter or motorcycle you intend to ride. UK government guidance also recommends hiring only from a reputable organisation and checking the rental agreement carefully.
Useful official information: Vietnam Ministry of Justice – current Road Traffic Order and Safety Law | UK Government – Vietnam motorbike and road safety advice
Yes. UK visitors intending to ride a scooter or motorcycle in Vietnam should carry a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their valid UK driving licence. Current UK government travel advice specifically states that both documents are required when driving a car or motorbike in Vietnam.
Vietnam recognises IDPs issued by countries participating in the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. The IDP must correspond with a valid national driving licence, so it does not give you motorcycle entitlement that you do not already hold on your UK licence.
For UK travellers, a 1968 IDP currently costs £5.50 and can be obtained in person from participating PayPoint stores.
Useful official links: UK Government – Vietnam road travel advice | UK Government – getting an International Driving Permit
Yes. Traffic travels on the right in Vietnam, and you should follow the designated lane, road signs and traffic signals. When overtaking, vehicles normally pass on the left, and riders should signal before changing lanes or direction.
Vietnam has a zero-tolerance approach to drink-driving. UK government advice warns that if testing finds any alcohol in your system, you can face penalties including a fine and possible imprisonment. Using a mobile phone while riding is also prohibited.
Traffic conditions can be very different from the UK, particularly in cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Ride defensively, keep your speed down and expect other road users to behave unpredictably. GOV.UK warns that compliance with road laws can be poor and that motorcycle accidents involving foreign visitors are common.
Useful official information: UK Government – Vietnam road travel advice | Vietnam Government – road traffic legislation
Do not assume that the insurance required for the scooter gives you comprehensive rental cover. Vietnamese law requires vehicles using public roads to have compulsory civil liability insurance, including motorcycles and scooters. This primarily covers specified liability to third parties and is different from comprehensive cover for damage to or theft of the rental scooter.
Any additional insurance included with your hire will depend on the rental company and booking. Before renting, check the agreement for accidental damage, theft, third-party liability, exclusions and any excess or deductible you could be required to pay.
You should also check your own travel insurance. Current UK government advice specifically tells visitors hiring vehicles in Vietnam to make sure their travel insurance covers them, check the rental agreement carefully and pay attention to engine-size restrictions that could affect insurance cover.
Useful official information: Vietnam Government – compulsory motorcycle insurance information | UK Government – Vietnam road and motorbike advice
Possibly. Extra charges vary between rental companies and bookings, so check the terms carefully before confirming your scooter or motorcycle hire. You may encounter a security deposit, fuel charges, delivery or collection fees, additional equipment, late-return charges, additional rider fees or costs for damage or loss.
For longer journeys, also check whether there are restrictions or additional charges for one-way rentals, taking the scooter outside the agreed area or transporting it by ferry. Vietnamese roads can also include tolls, although motorcycles are exempt from many road toll arrangements that apply to larger vehicles.
Before collecting the scooter, confirm what is included in the quoted price, how the security deposit is handled and the fuel and cancellation policies. It is also sensible to photograph or video the scooter at collection and return so that its existing condition is recorded.
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