Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Hoi An

Hoi An's Ancient Town rewards a slow walk, but the town is really just the doorstep. The moment you throttle out past the lantern-lit streets, the real trip opens up: the Marble Mountains rising out of the flat coastal plain, the surf at An Bang Beach, the jungle-wrapped ruins of My Son. A motorbike puts all of it within reach — you decide when to leave, how long to linger, and which backroad to take instead of the highway.

Walking suits the Ancient Town itself, but almost everything worth seeing sits 5 to 70km outside it, on roads too spread out for foot or bicycle once the midday heat sets in. A motorbike rental in Hoi An gives you a car's range without the cost of a driver, plus access to rice-paddy backroads and coastal switchbacks no tour bus can follow. Time it right and you can watch the sun come up over An Bang, then chase it down again from the curves of Hai Van Pass.

Top 10 things to see in Hoi An by motorbike

1. Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn) — a cluster of marble and limestone hills riddled with caves and pagodas, about 20km toward Da Nang and an easy half-day loop.
2. Ba Na Hills / Golden Bridge — the cable car and the giant stone-hand bridge, roughly 45km away and worth a full day.
3. My Son Sanctuary — UNESCO-listed Cham temple ruins tucked into a jungle valley, about 40km southwest along a scenic countryside route.
4. An Bang Beach — the closest good beach to town, just 4km out, best for a sunset ride and a drink at one of the beach bars.
5. Cua Dai Beach — a long sandy stretch a short, easy ride from the Ancient Town.
6. Tra Que Vegetable Village — a riverside herb-farming village nearby, perfect for a slow, scenic loop.
7. Hai Van Pass — the legendary coastal mountain pass toward Hue and Da Nang, with sweeping sea views on every switchback.
8. Cam Thanh Coconut Forest (Bay Mau) — water-palm villages just outside town, easily paired with a basket-boat detour.
9. Son Tra Peninsula (Lady Buddha) — a forested peninsula in Da Nang with coastal switchbacks and the towering Lady Buddha statue.
10. Thu Bon River countryside loop — backroads through rice paddies and river villages around Duy Xuyen, a relaxed way to link Hoi An and My Son.

What do you need to rent a motorbike in Hoi An?

If you're sticking to a scooter under 50cc — the standard tourist rental — Vietnam doesn't require a driving licence at all. Go above 50cc and you'll need a motorcycle licence, plus either a Vietnamese licence or a 1968-convention International Driving Permit; note that the 1949-style IDP issued in the US, Japan and a few other countries isn't valid here. Rental shops generally set their own minimum age, usually 18, even though under-50cc bikes are technically allowed from younger. Expect to leave a cash deposit, or sometimes your passport, as security — amounts vary by shop and by bike.

How much does it cost to rent a motorbike in Hoi An?

A standard automatic scooter runs 500,000–650,000 VND per day in low season and 700,000–900,000 VND per day in high season. Step up to a Honda SH or an electric VinFast scooter and prices climb noticeably above that.

• Prices peak from December to February, driven by the dry season plus Christmas, New Year and Tet holiday demand.
• Prices bottom out around September and October, when rain and lower tourist numbers push rates down.

When to book a rental motorbike in Hoi An?

High season around Hoi An runs November to April, with Tet — usually late January to mid-February — the tightest squeeze of all, when bikes get scarce and some shops close outright; book ahead if you're travelling then. Central Vietnam's low season falls September to November, when typhoons and flooding can disrupt riding plans, so it pays to stay flexible with your route. If you want reliably dry, sunny riding weather without the holiday crowds, aim for February to April.

Local traffic rules in Hoi An

Vietnam drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike on any moped or scooter, and police do check. There's a zero blood-alcohol limit for anyone riding — no legal margin at all — enforced through roadside breath tests, especially around holidays. Speed limits are lower in built-up areas than on the open road and are always posted, so read the signs as you go rather than assume a flat number. Headlights are required after dark, and motorbikes are barred from expressways and a handful of major bridges and tunnels, usually marked with a clear no-motorcycle sign.

If you want to rent a scooter in Hoi An, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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!