Car rental is a great alternative when you want to visit any place that you like or is inaccessible to public vehicles. This is also a pleasing choice when exploring destinations with various attractions, which are distant from each other such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Dalat. The major advantages of renting a car include independence, convenience and flexibility as you can create your own schedule. On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages, mostly because of the notorious traffic system in Vietnam and high cost of renting.
As a result, self-driving in Vietnam can be a real challenge for foreigners.
With Or Without Driver?
Car hire in Vietnam can be self-drive or with chauffeur drivers.
Self-drive cars
Several agencies in Vietnam provide cars for rent without drivers. To qualify for driving a car independently in Vietnam, international travelers must convert their International Driving Permit into a Vietnam Driver’s license. Required documents include a valid passport, a form requesting the issuance of a driver’s license, a certified copy of your International Driving Permit, 3×4 ID size photos, and fee.
However, due to the unsafe traffic conditions and complicated license exchange process, almost all car rental companies virtually do not give you a car to drive on your own unless you have been in Vietnam and familiar with the traffic for a long time. Some popular firms with cars for rent in major cities in Vietnam are Herzt, Avis, VN Rent-a-car, Hanoi Journey, Green World Car Rental, Hoi An Private Car, and Vietnamdrive.
Car hire with chauffeur drivers
Car rental with English-speaking drivers is obviously a free and easy choice for tourists since local drivers understand the destinations well and there will have no worries or hassles on the way. The only concern is to compare prices and find a reliable agency to use the service. Tourists will then be given a schedule with a price
