Hiring a car in Vietnam gives you flexibility to connect available cities, airports and travel areas around your own schedule. On Rent.it you can compare the vehicles offered for your dates and choose a pick-up point that fits the route.
Where can you hire a car in Vietnam?
Rent.it currently lists Hanoi city and Noi Bai Airport, Ho Chi Minh City downtown and airport, and Da Nang city and airport. An Hoa Phat also appears among the available locations.
How do you compare and book on Rent.it?
Enter the pick-up location, dates and realistic times, then compare total price, vehicle category and office position. Open the vehicle page to check mileage, fuel policy, protection, excess, deposit, accepted cards and collection method. The displayed model normally represents a category and may be replaced by an equivalent vehicle.
- check the office address and opening hours
- read the requirements for the main and additional drivers
- review delays, out-of-hours return and one-way rental rules
- keep the voucher and supplier contact details with you
Driving licence, documents, cards and deposit
To drive in Vietnam, carry your original domestic licence together with an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. The vehicle category must be covered by both documents. Confirm the requirement before travel and in the rental terms; third-party motor insurance is compulsory.
Online payment and the security deposit at the desk are separate matters. Credit, debit or prepaid cards may be accepted or excluded depending on the offer; cardholder, card type, payment network and available funds can all matter. Age limits, licence history, surcharges, mileage and protection packages also vary. Rely on the terms of the rate you select.
Which car is suitable for a trip in Vietnam?
A compact car with air conditioning and, if preferred, automatic transmission is easier to manage in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. For longer journeys, luggage space, fuel use and permitted road types matter more than size alone.
Driving in Vietnam: rules and road conditions
Traffic keeps to the right in Vietnam. Dense traffic, large numbers of scooters and unpredictable manoeuvres demand extra concentration. Tolls apply on some expressways, and the collection or payment method can vary by road and vehicle.
How should you plan the route?
Treat northern, central and southern Vietnam as separate travel areas. Hanoi and the north, Da Nang in the centre, and Ho Chi Minh City in the south are far apart. For long distances, a domestic flight followed by a separate rental may be more practical.
Restrictions, borders and ferries
Cross-border travel to China, Laos or Cambodia, long-distance one-way rentals and driving on unpaved roads are not automatically permitted. Written approval from the supplier is essential.
Collecting and returning the car
At collection, compare the car with the condition report and have every mark added. Photograph the bodywork, glass, wheels, interior, mileage and fuel level. At return, follow the agreed location, time and fuel policy; if keys are left out of hours, follow the supplier’s instructions exactly and keep your evidence.
Frequently asked questions about car hire in Vietnam
Where can I hire a car in Vietnam?
Rent.it currently lists Hanoi city and Noi Bai Airport, Ho Chi Minh City downtown and airport, and Da Nang city and airport. An Hoa Phat also appears among the available locations. Enter your dates and times to see the locations and categories that can actually be booked.
Which documents are needed at the rental desk?
You will normally need your original valid driving licence, passport or accepted identity document, voucher and an accepted card in the main driver’s name. Always check the terms of the selected offer.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in Vietnam?
To drive in Vietnam, carry your original domestic licence together with an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. The vehicle category must be covered by both documents. Confirm the requirement before travel and in the rental terms; third-party motor insurance is compulsory.
Can I rent without a credit card?
It depends on the supplier, rate and location. Some offers may accept a debit or prepaid card in the main driver’s name, while others require a credit card. Check the vehicle page, deposit and accepted-card rules.
How much is the security deposit?
There is no single national amount. The deposit varies by supplier, vehicle, protection package and accepted card, and is stated in the terms of the selected offer.
Are ferries, one-way rentals or border crossings allowed?
Cross-border travel to China, Laos or Cambodia, long-distance one-way rentals and driving on unpaved roads are not automatically permitted. Written approval from the supplier is essential.
Which type of car should I choose?
A compact car with air conditioning and, if preferred, automatic transmission is easier to manage in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. For longer journeys, luggage space, fuel use and permitted road types matter more than size alone.