| Need | What to do | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| A few days in town | automatic scooter, Old Quarter shop | 150,000 to 250,000 VND a day |
| More speed | Air Blade, NVX | 200,000 to 300,000 VND a day |
| Long stay | monthly rental | 2 to 2.5 million VND a month |
| Ha Giang loop | rented bike or tour with a rider ("easy rider") | depends on the option |
Before you rent
- Licence: a valid motorbike licence plus an international permit. Check with your insurer.
- Deposit: sometimes cash or passport (one platform quotes about 438 euros for a 125 cc); prefer a cash deposit, not your passport.
- Insurance: the shop's insurance does not always cover foreigners. See our travel insurance guide and read the motorbike clause.
- Photos: photograph the scooter's condition before leaving.
Riding in Hanoi
Traffic in the centre is dense and counter-intuitive. If you have never ridden in Asia, use Grab or a taxi in town and keep the bike for the countryside.
Ha Giang: rent or take a tour?
The Ha Giang loop takes several days of mountain riding. A tour with a rider ("easy rider") means you do not drive and the transport from Hanoi is often included. See our Ha Giang loop guide and the Hanoi to Ha Giang sleeper bus.
