Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Ha Long

If someday you will be in Ha Long, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public transport. You can always rent a motorcycle in Ha Long on our website and explore this famous bay city, and the coast around it, at your own pace — along the Bai Chay waterfront, up into the hills for a bay panorama, or out along the coast road toward Cam Pha. A motorcycle gets you well beyond the cruise-boat pier and into the quieter side of Quang Ninh province.

Ha Long suits a motorcycle because the city is spread out along the water and the best views are rarely right next to your hotel. Bai Chay and Hon Gai sit on opposite sides of the bay, connected by a long bridge, and the surrounding hills and coast road offer proper riding beyond the tourist strip. On two wheels you can reach a hilltop viewpoint before the tour buses arrive, or head further along the coast to quieter towns most visitors never see. On this page you will find a full guide to motorcycle rental in Ha Long.

Top 10 things to see in Ha Long by motorcycle

1. Bai Chay Beach & waterfront — the city’s main promenade, easy to reach and a good starting point for any ride.
2. Bay viewpoints on Ba Deo Hill — a short climb above town for a wide panorama over Ha Long Bay’s karst islands.
3. Sun World Halong Complex cable car area — ride up to the base station for sweeping views without joining a boat tour.
4. Tuan Chau Island — a causeway connects this resort island to the mainland, an easy ride with bay views along the way.
5. Quang Ninh Museum & Library — a striking black-glass building on the waterfront, worth a stop for its architecture alone.
6. Hon Gai old quarter — the older, more local side of the city across the bridge from Bai Chay.
7. Coastal road to Cam Pha — a quieter ride east along the coast, passing fishing villages and mining-town scenery few tourists see.
8. Cua Luc Bay bridge crossing — the long bridge linking Bai Chay and Hon Gai, with wide bay views as you cross.
9. Yen Tu Mountain approach roads — the winding route toward Vietnam’s sacred Buddhist mountain, a longer day trip inland.
10. Local seafood markets near the harbour — an easy stop to see the day’s catch and try it fresh before heading back.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Ha Long?

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 Ha Long?

Motorcycle rental in Ha Long 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 Ha Long follow a fairly clear seasonal pattern:

• April–August (high season) — warm, mostly dry weather and the busiest months for bay tourism, so rates sit at the higher end.
• December–February (low/cool season) — cool, sometimes damp and misty weather, 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 Ha Long?

Northern Vietnam has a proper cold season, unlike the south: December to February can be grey, damp and chilly, sometimes with fog over the bay, while the warmer months from April to August bring the clearest skies and the busiest crowds. September to November is a pleasant shoulder season, often with good visibility and thinner crowds. If you want the best chance of clear bay views, aim for the autumn or early summer; if you want the best price, the cool winter months are kinder to your wallet, though pack warm layers for early mornings.

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 toward Cam Pha. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. Ha Long’s city roads carry a fair amount of tour-bus and truck traffic around the port and cruise terminals, so stay alert near the harbour, use your horn lightly to signal your presence rather than in anger, and give way to buses and heavy vehicles.

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 Van Don International Airport.

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