Top 5 best scooter rentals in Can Tho

If someday you will be in Can Tho, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public transport. You can always rent a scooter in Can Tho on our website and explore the heart of the Mekong Delta at your own pace. Can Tho sits on the banks of the Hau River, surrounded by canals, orchards and rice paddies, and a scooter is by far the best way to reach the floating markets before sunrise, wander the riverside promenade, and slip down the narrow lanes that weave between the fruit gardens. On this page you will find a full guide to scooter rental in Can Tho.

The city and its surrounding countryside suit a scooter perfectly: roads are mostly flat, the pace of life is gentler than in Ho Chi Minh City, and the real highlights — the floating markets, the canal-side villages, the old merchant houses — are spread out along a network of small roads that a car or a walking tour simply cannot cover. On two wheels you can catch Cai Rang Floating Market at first light, then be back in town for a late breakfast.

Top 10 things to see in Can Tho by scooter

1. Cai Rang Floating Market — the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, at its liveliest at dawn as boats trade fruit and vegetables on the water.
2. Phong Dien Floating Market — a smaller, more local market further from the city, worth the longer ride for a quieter, more authentic scene.
3. Ninh Kieu Wharf — the lively riverside promenade in the city centre, perfect for an evening stroll and a riverside dinner.
4. Binh Thuy Ancient House — a beautifully preserved century-old house blending French colonial and Vietnamese architecture, a short ride from downtown.
5. Can Tho Museum — an easy stop in the city centre for an overview of Mekong Delta history and culture.
6. My Khanh Fruit Orchard — ride out through the countryside to a working orchard where you can sample tropical fruit straight from the trees.
7. Con Son Islet — a green river island reached by a short ferry, good for a walk among orchards away from the traffic.
8. Can Tho Bridge — one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in Southeast Asia, an impressive sight especially when lit up at night.
9. Ong Pagoda — a colourful Chinese-style temple in the old quarter, a quick and worthwhile detour on any ride through downtown.
10. Vam Xang Canal villages — wind along narrow canal-side roads through fruit gardens and stilt houses for a genuine slice of delta life.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Can Tho?

Required documents vary between rental companies, but common rules are as follows: you should be at least 18 years old; for a 125cc machine an A1 licence is usually expected, while larger scooters call for a full A-class motorcycle 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 scooter in good condition.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Can Tho?

Scooter rental in Can Tho starts from around 130,000 VND per day and runs up to about 320,000 VND per day for a larger, newer model. What you pay depends on the engine size and, to a smaller extent, on the time of year:

• December–April (dry season) — the most comfortable riding weather and the busiest months for domestic and foreign tourism, with prices at the top of the range.
• May–November (rainy season) — regular afternoon downpours and river levels can rise, with quieter demand and the most affordable daily rates.

Because Can Tho is a year-round destination rather than a strict seasonal one, the price swing is more modest than on the coast, but weekends and the Tet holiday still bring a surge in demand, so booking a few days ahead is a good idea.

When to book a rental scooter in Can Tho?

The dry season, from December to April, offers the most reliable weather for exploring the floating markets and canal roads, with cooler mornings that are perfect for an early start. The rainy season runs roughly from May to November, bringing short, heavy afternoon showers most days and occasional high water in the canals — mornings are usually still dry, so an early ride works well even in this period. For the best all-round conditions, aim for December to February.

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. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. Roads along the canals can be narrow and busy with local traffic, bicycles and pedestrians, so ride slowly and predictably, use your horn lightly as a warning rather than in anger, and watch for unmarked speed bumps and low bridges in the countryside.

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 the sea port, delivery to Can Tho Airport.

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Most of our moped rentals in Can Tho 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 in Can Tho, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!