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Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Discussion started by Luan on 2025-10-24

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Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Luan · 2025-10-24

I'm looking to rent a scooter in Saigon and be able to return it in Hoi An. If anyone knows an agency that does this

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Larsay · 2025-10-26

Pretty much impossible for two reasons: rental companies want scooters returned to where they were picked up. They’d have to ship it back by train, which would cost you a fortune. More importantly, it’s a really long and uninteresting journey. The best thing to do is take an overnight train or a flight to Danang + a 34 km taxi ride to Hoi An. No need for a scooter in Hoi An—you can explore the city on foot and take an organized tour to the Cham ruins at My Son (Pink Cloud agency on Tran Hung Dao St).

If you send me your email at jaybeebacon@gmail.com, I’ll send you my super detailed travel notes on the Dalat region and Hoi An area.

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Luan · 2025-10-27

Thanks for your reply, I kinda figured.

I’ve been going to Vietnam for several years now, especially Hoi An, which I love. I just wanted to take my time heading up.

Thanks again

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Nangda · 2025-11-11

Of course it's possible!

For example, one of the most well-known options—though not necessarily the cheapest—but the scooters/motorbikes are very well maintained: https://www.tigitmotorbikes.com

There are others too, otherwise you can always buy a second-hand one (check local used motorbike sellers or Facebook Marketplace).

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Tricmuche · 2025-12-01

Hi, Sorry for the late reply. Style Motorbikes https://stylemotorbikes.com/ offers one-way rentals and has several branches across Vietnam. The one in Ho Chi Minh City is actually near the Russian Market if you want to buy warm clothes for your return to Europe! I’m planning to use their services in Laos in February since they operate there too.

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Larsay · 2025-12-03

It's possible, but really long, with endless hours of driving through a landscape with no interest at all. Overnight train or a Saigon-Danang flight

Renting a scooter in Saigon and returning it in Hoi An

Nangda · 2025-12-04

If the request is to rent in HCM to get to Hoi An, it’s not to take a plane or train.

Saying the road isn’t interesting means you don’t know how to travel, read a GPS, or pick beautiful backroads between the sea and mountains. For a simple option among many, try Phan Thiet, Phan Rang, Cam Ranh, Dalat... Buon Ma Thuot, Tuy Hoa, Quy Nhon, Pleiku.....

That’s why you should never travel with a travel agency—the concept of travel time is so different.

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