Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Haiphong

If someday you will be in Haiphong, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public transport. You can always rent a motorcycle in Haiphong on our website and explore this working port city, and the coast beyond it, at your own pace — past the colonial Opera House, out to the old beach resort of Do Son, or onward to the ferry that leads to Cat Ba Island. A motorcycle is the easiest way to see a side of northern Vietnam that most travellers skip on their way to Ha Long Bay.

Haiphong suits a motorcycle because it is a big, spread-out industrial city where the sights, the port, the ferry terminals and the coast road to Do Son are all a fair distance apart. Riding lets you cover this ground quickly and detour down side streets to see the French colonial architecture the city is known for. It is an honest, working city rather than a polished resort, so a motorcycle also gives you the flexibility to head straight for the coast when you want a change of pace. On this page you will find a full guide to motorcycle rental in Haiphong.

Top 10 things to see in Haiphong by motorcycle

1. Haiphong Opera House — a grand French colonial theatre in the heart of the city, one of the country’s finest examples of the style.
2. Du Hang Pagoda — a centuries-old pagoda with ornate carved roofs, a quiet contrast to the busy streets around it.
3. Do Son Beach — the city’s traditional seaside resort, a straightforward coastal ride south of town.
4. Cat Ba ferry terminal — ride out to catch the boat to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay, a scenic extension for a longer trip.
5. Trang Kenh scenic area — limestone hills and a river landscape on the edge of the city, a quieter ride away from the traffic.
6. Haiphong Museum — a French-era building housing the city’s history, an easy stop in the centre.
7. Cam River waterfront — follow the docks and cargo cranes for a sense of Haiphong’s life as Vietnam’s major northern port.
8. Do Son Casino & peninsula road — the winding coast road beyond the beach, with sea views along the peninsula.
9. Hang Kenh Communal House — a historic communal house known for its carved wooden interior.
10. Local seafood street near the port — an easy stop to try the city’s famous street food after a day of riding.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Haiphong?

Required documents vary between rental companies, but common rules are as follows: you should be at least 18 years old; for engines up to 125cc an A1 licence is usually expected, while larger motorcycles call for a full A-class licence. Foreign visitors should carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their home licence — strictly, a Vietnamese-recognised motorcycle licence is required to ride legally, so check the terms of the specific provider on the booking page. Most companies also ask for a deposit, paid in cash or by card and refunded when you return the motorcycle in good condition.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Haiphong?

Motorcycle rental in Haiphong starts from around 650,000 VND per day for a mid-size machine and runs up to roughly 1,100,000–1,350,000 VND per day for a bigger or newer model. What you pay depends on the engine size and, importantly, on the time of year. Prices in Haiphong follow a fairly clear seasonal pattern:

• May–August (high/summer season) — warm weather and the busiest months for beach trips to Do Son and Cat Ba, so rates sit at the higher end.
• December–February (low/cool season) — a proper northern winter, cool and often overcast, quieter for tourism, and the best time for a lower daily rate.

Within any season, weekends and Vietnamese public holidays are the real peak — that is when the best bikes sell out first and prices edge up. Book a few days ahead to lock in the best rate.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Haiphong?

Haiphong has a proper cold season unlike southern Vietnam: December to February is cool, often grey and occasionally drizzly, while the warm months from May to August bring the best beach weather and the busiest crowds heading to Do Son and the Cat Ba ferry. September to November is a pleasant, less crowded shoulder season with milder temperatures. If you want warm, reliable beach weather, aim for early summer; if you want the best price and don’t mind cooler days, winter is kinder to your wallet.

Local traffic rules

In Vietnam you ride on the right-hand side of the road. A helmet is compulsory for both rider and passenger, and the police do enforce it. Speed limits in built-up areas are typically 40–50 km/h, rising on the open coast road to Do Son. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. Haiphong is a genuine industrial port city, and heavy container trucks are a real feature of the traffic around the docks and main arteries, so stay alert, keep good distance from trucks and buses, use your horn lightly to signal your presence rather than in anger, and take the busiest junctions near the port with extra care.

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 with my rental motorcycle?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a motorcycle without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorcycle 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, delivery to your hotel, delivery to Cat Bi International Airport.

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Most of our motorcycle rentals in Haiphong have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept bike, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle in Haiphong, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!