Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Con Dao

Picture the road out from the airport to Dam Trau Beach: quiet asphalt, jungle on one side, turquoise water flashing through the trees on the other, and almost no one else on it. That's Con Dao on two wheels. From the old prison walls in Con Son town to the forest track leading to Ma Thien Lanh Bridge, this island rewards exploring at your own pace, and a scooter is what makes that possible.

Con Dao is small, calm and largely traffic-free, with none of the ride-hailing apps or taxi ranks you'd find on the mainland. Its sights are scattered along winding coastal roads and forest tracks that buses simply don't reach, so if you want to string together beaches, colonial-era prison sites and jungle viewpoints in a single day, you need your own wheels. The roads themselves are scenic rather than technical, which means a standard automatic scooter is all most visitors need to see the island properly.

Top 10 things to see in Con Dao by scooter

1. Dam Trau Beach — widely considered the island's best beach, a short scenic ride from the airport with turquoise water and a quick beach-approach trail.
2. Con Dao Museum — the natural starting point in Con Son town, covering the island's prison history before you head out to the sites themselves.
3. Phu Hai Prison — the largest and oldest of the former French colonial prison complexes, an easy ride within town.
4. Hang Duong Cemetery — the island's most visited memorial site, honouring political prisoners; many riders come back after dark as well as by day.
5. Ma Thien Lanh Bridge — an unfinished colonial-era bridge deep in the jungle, reached along a quiet forest road that riders love.
6. So Ray — a former prisoner-run farm inside Con Dao National Park, reached by a forest track that's a classic motorbike route.
7. Con Dao Lighthouse and Bay Canh Island — an iconic viewpoint area, with mainland roads nearby giving sweeping coastal views.
8. Ma Thien Lanh Pass — a winding mountain road with some of the island's best panoramic sea views, a favourite for the ride itself.
9. Con Son town waterfront and market — the main strip along the bay, a good base for an evening ride and seafood dinner.
10. Nha Cong Quan, the former French Governor's Residence — a colonial-era building in town, an easy stop between the prison sites and the museum.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Con Dao?

Most rental scooters on the island are under 50cc, so no driving licence is required for tourists — this is the standard setup you'll find at nearly every shop. Rental places generally set their own minimum age, usually 18, even though Vietnamese law allows younger riders on smaller machines. Expect to leave a deposit, usually in cash or occasionally your passport as security, with the amount varying by shop and bike. If you already hold a motorcycle licence and plan to ride anything larger, bring a 1968-convention International Driving Permit — the US-style 1949 Geneva version won't be accepted.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Con Dao?

Average rental prices run around 150,000–180,000 VND per day in low season and 200,000–280,000 VND per day in high season, with larger or premium automatic models running 300,000–350,000 VND per day.

• Prices climb around Vietnamese public holidays and the peak dry season, roughly December to March, especially during Tết in January or February.
• Prices drop in the rainy shoulder season, roughly June to September, when afternoon showers are more common but bikes are easy to find.

When to book a rental scooter in Con Dao?

High season on Con Dao runs from around November through April, when dry weather and clear skies make every ride out to the beaches and viewpoints easy — book a few days ahead if you're arriving during Tết, when bikes get scarce fast. Low season falls between June and September, with fewer visitors, lower prices and generally still-rideable weather outside the occasional downpour. Either way, our scooter rental in Con Dao partners keep availability tight on this small island, so it pays to book before you land rather than after.

Local traffic rules in Con Dao

Vietnam drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter — checks are routine, even on a quiet island like this. There's a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol for anyone riding, with no legal threshold at all, so save the beer at the waterfront for after you've parked. Speed limits are lower in Con Son town than on the open coastal roads and are always signposted, so read the signs rather than guessing. Headlights are required after dark, which is also when the ride out past Hang Duong Cemetery feels most atmospheric — just take it slow on the unlit stretches.

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!