Top 5 best scooter rentals in Con Dao

Picture a warm morning on Bãi Đầm Trầu, the white sand curving beside the runway, waves calm enough to swim before breakfast. Now picture getting there yourself, no tour bus timetable, no waiting for a taxi that never quite shows up. That's what a scooter buys you on Con Dao — the freedom to ride out to Cầu Ma Thiên Lãnh for the light on the old French arches, then double back for a swim, all on your own clock.

Con Dao is barely more than a ring road stitched together by jungle trails, and there's no bus network or metered taxi fleet to speak of. Everything worth seeing — the prison sites, the beaches, the harbor — sits within about 15–20 km of Con Son town, and the roads carry almost no traffic. A scooter rental in Con Dao is simply how people get around here, letting you stop wherever a viewpoint or empty beach catches your eye instead of sticking to a driver's route.

Top 10 things to see in Con Dao by scooter

1. Bãi Đầm Trầu (Dam Trau Beach) — the island's most photogenic stretch of sand, close to the airport, with calm water and a runway backdrop.
2. Trại Phú Hải & the Tiger Cages (Chuồng Cọp) — the French and US-era prison complex that makes Con Dao a place of pilgrimage for Vietnamese visitors.
3. Nghĩa Trang Hàng Dương (Hang Duong Cemetery) — the war cemetery holding Võ Thị Sáu's grave; locals come after dark with offerings, and it's worth the evening ride.
4. Bảo Tàng Côn Đảo (Con Dao Museum) — a compact stop for context on the island's prison history and ecology before you head out to the sites themselves.
5. Cầu Tàu 914 (Pier 914) — the historic wharf in town, named for the roughly 914 prisoners who died building it, and a low-key sunset spot.
6. Miếu Bà Phi Yến (An Son Temple) — a temple built around a well-known royal legend, a quieter cultural stop on a loop around the island's north.
7. Bãi Ông Đụng (Ong Dung Beach) — reached via a jungle trail through Con Dao National Park, a good ride-and-hike combination ending at a secluded rocky beach.
8. Cầu Ma Thiên Lãnh (Ma Thien Lanh Bridge) — an unfinished French-era bridge in the hills, moody and photogenic, and the start of a national park trail.
9. Hòn Bảy Cạnh (Bay Canh Island) — ride to the harbor and continue by boat to this island, known for turtle nesting season and its lighthouse trail.
10. So Ray Waterfall trail — a national park hiking route where riders leave the scooter at the trailhead for a walk through the jungle to the falls.

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

For anything under 50cc — the standard tourist rental — no driving licence is required in Vietnam. Rental shops on the island typically set their own minimum age, usually 18, even though the law allows younger riders on small bikes. If you plan to rent anything larger, you'll need a Vietnamese motorcycle licence or a 1968-convention International Driving Permit endorsed for motorcycles; a US or Japanese-style 1949 IDP won't be accepted. Expect to leave a deposit, either cash or your passport held as security, with the amount set by the shop.

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

A basic manual scooter, the kind of Honda Wave or Future you'll see everywhere, runs from around 120,000 to 150,000 VND per day in low season, rising to roughly 150,000–200,000 VND during peak demand. Automatic models like the Honda Air Blade or Honda Vision sit higher, around 200,000–250,000 VND per day.

• Cheapest: May to September, the hot and rainy low season.
• Priciest: December to February, when dry-season crowds and the Tết holiday push demand up.

When to book a rental scooter in Con Dao?

December through February is high season, dry and busy, with Tết adding a sharp spike when bikes can be scarce and prices rise further — book a few days ahead if you're arriving then. May to September is low season, hotter and wetter, but also when you'll find the best daily rates and the easiest availability if you're happy to ride around the occasional afternoon shower.

Local traffic rules in Con Dao

Vietnam drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger — police do check, and fines are issued on the spot. There's a zero blood-alcohol limit, enforced by roadside breath tests, so don't ride after even one drink. Speed limits are lower in town than on the open road and are posted on signs rather than fixed nationally, so read as you go. Headlights are required after dark, and remember there's no right turn on red here unless a sign or green arrow specifically allows it.

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

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 scooter 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 scooter 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 your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, 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 scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!