Top 5 best scooter rentals in Haiphong

If someday you will be in Haiphong, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public transport. You can always rent a scooter in Haiphong on our website and explore this historic northern port city at your own pace. Haiphong blends French colonial boulevards, a working harbour and a fast-modernising skyline, with the ferry piers to Cat Ba Island and the beach town of Do Son both within easy reach — a scooter lets you move between all of it without waiting on buses or taxis.

The city suits a scooter well: the French Quarter has wide, tree-lined avenues that are a pleasure to ride, the port and old town are close together, and traffic, while busy, moves at a manageable city pace. On a scooter you can admire the colonial-era Opera House at your own speed, wander the old streets around Du Hang Pagoda, or head out to Do Son for an afternoon by the sea.

Top 10 things to see in Haiphong by scooter

1. Haiphong Opera House — a striking early-20th-century French colonial theatre in the heart of downtown, beautifully lit at night.
2. Du Hang Pagoda — one of the city’s oldest and most elegant Buddhist pagodas, tucked into a quiet old street.
3. Do Son Beach — the city’s seaside escape, with a long promenade, casino and pine-shaded hills, about 20km from the centre.
4. Hon Dau Lighthouse — a small island off Do Son with an old French-built lighthouse and sweeping sea views.
5. Cat Ba ferry terminal (Ben Binh or Got) — the departure point for boats and hydrofoils to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay.
6. Trang Kenh scenic area — limestone hills and a temple complex on the city’s edge, a quieter alternative to the busy centre.
7. Haiphong Museum — a French-era building housing exhibits on the city’s port history and the wider region.
8. Cathedral of Haiphong (Nha Tho Lon) — a century-old Catholic cathedral in the old quarter, worth a stop for its architecture.
9. Lac Long Quan Temple & Bach Dang River viewpoints — sites tied to the historic Bach Dang River battles, with views over the water.
10. Haiphong flower street & night market — the streets around the central market come alive in the evening with food stalls and local life.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Haiphong?

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 Haiphong?

Scooter rental in Haiphong starts from around 130,000 VND per day and runs up to about 340,000 VND per day for a larger, newer automatic model. As a business and port city rather than a beach resort, prices in Haiphong move less dramatically with the seasons than in coastal tourist towns, but there is still a clear pattern:

• March–May and September–October (pleasant, higher demand) — mild, comfortable weather draws both business travellers and holidaymakers heading to Do Son or Cat Ba: expect around 200,000–340,000 VND per day.
• June–August (hot, humid summer) — still a busy beach season for Do Son, so prices stay moderate at around 170,000–280,000 VND per day.
• November–February (cool, damp winter) — the quietest months for coastal trips, with the cheapest rates of the year, often from 130,000 VND per day.

In short, the shoulder months of spring and autumn tend to be priciest thanks to comfortable weather, while the cool winter months offer the best value if you don’t mind packing a jacket. Booking a few days ahead is worthwhile around Tet and major national holidays, when both the city and nearby Do Son see a surge in visitors.

When to book a rental scooter in Haiphong?

Haiphong shares Northern Vietnam’s four-season climate. From November to March the weather turns genuinely cold and often damp or foggy, especially in December and January, so pack warm layers even though you are on the coast. March to May and September to October are the most pleasant months, with mild temperatures and good conditions for riding and sightseeing. June to August is hot and humid, with the summer being peak season for the nearby beaches of Do Son and Cat Ba, plus a higher chance of tropical storms affecting the coast. If you want comfortable riding weather, aim for spring or autumn; if you want to save money and don’t mind the chill, winter is the cheapest time to visit.

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 highway. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. Haiphong is a busy working port city with a fair amount of truck and container traffic near the docks, so keep extra distance around heavy vehicles, use your horn lightly to signal your presence rather than in anger, and take care crossing the wider junctions in the city centre.

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 Cat Bi Airport, delivery to the Cat Ba ferry terminal.

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