Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Vung Tau

If someday you will be in Vung Tau, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public buses. You can always rent a motorcycle in Vung Tau on our website and explore this breezy seaside peninsula at your own pace — up to the arms of the Christ statue, along Back Beach at sunset, and down the coast road toward Ho Tram. On this page you will find a full guide to motorcycle rental in Vung Tau.

Vung Tau suits a motorcycle very well. The peninsula is small enough to circle in an afternoon, yet packed with hills, headlands and beaches that a scooter or motorcycle lets you enjoy properly, stopping wherever the view is good. On two wheels you can climb the winding road up Small Mountain to the Christ statue, cruise the seafront promenade, and head out of town along the open coastal highway to the quieter beaches beyond the city.

Top 10 things to see in Vung Tau by motorcycle

1. Christ of Vung Tau — a towering statue crowning Small Mountain, reached by a winding road with sweeping views over the sea on the way up.
2. Vung Tau Lighthouse — a French-era lighthouse near the summit of Small Mountain, an easy ride with a wide panorama over the peninsula.
3. Back Beach (Bai Sau) — the city’s long main beach, lined with cafes and seafood stalls, perfect for a sunset ride along the promenade.
4. Front Beach (Bai Truoc) — the calmer, palm-lined bay facing the mainland, a pleasant loop with the old harbour in view.
5. Ho May Park — a hilltop park and cable car station above the city, a good ride up for gardens, viewpoints and cooler air.
6. Bach Dinh (White Palace) — a former royal villa on a hillside garden overlooking the bay, a quiet stop between beach rides.
7. Thich Ca Phat Dai — a hillside Buddhist complex with terraces of statues, a short detour off the main coast road.
8. Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda — a striking pagoda with a large reclining Buddha, near the tip of the peninsula.
9. Mulberry Beach (Bai Dau) — a quiet fishing-village beach on the peninsula’s western side, a good escape from the busier Back Beach.
10. The coast road to Ho Tram — a long, open stretch of highway south of Vung Tau, lined with quieter beaches and casuarina trees, ideal for an easy day ride.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Vung Tau?

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 Vung Tau?

Motorcycle rental in Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau follow a fairly clear seasonal pattern:

• November–April (dry season) — sunny and dry, the most popular months for a weekend by the sea, so rates sit at the higher end.
• May–October (rainy season) — warm and humid with regular showers, quieter roads outside weekends, and the best time for a lower daily rate.

Within any season, weekends are the real peak in Vung Tau — as a favourite getaway for visitors from Ho Chi Minh City, the cheapest bikes sell out first on Fridays and Saturdays, and prices edge up. Book a few days ahead, especially for a weekend, to lock in the best rate.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Vung Tau?

The dry season, from November to April, is the most pleasant time to ride, with clear skies and calm seas ideal for the coast road and the beaches. The rainy season runs from May to October, bringing warm, humid days and short but heavy afternoon showers, along with thinner crowds and softer prices outside weekends. If you want the best weather, aim for the dry months; if you want the best price and fewer crowds, a rainy-season weekday is hard to beat. Either way, book a few days in advance to guarantee availability, particularly around weekends when Saigon visitors arrive in numbers.

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, including on the roads around Vung Tau. Speed limits in built-up areas are typically 40–50 km/h, rising on the open coastal highway toward Ho Tram. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. Traffic flows in its own rhythm: stay calm, move predictably, use your horn lightly to signal your presence rather than in anger, and give way to buses and trucks on the main roads. Weekends bring extra traffic from Ho Chi Minh City, so take the roundabouts near Back Beach gently and ride defensively with your lights on.

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, naked, adventure/dual-sport, enduro, semi-automatic, classic/retro, chopper, trail.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, Triumph, KTM, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, Aprilia, Benelli, SYM, Kymco, Piaggio.

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 the ferry terminal, delivery to Vung Tau bus station.

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Most of our motorcycle rentals in Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!