Top 5 best scooter rentals in Phan Thiet

If someday you will be in Phan Thiet, Vietnam, do not think that your only options for getting around are walking and public transport. You can always rent a scooter in Phan Thiet on our website and explore this easygoing coastal city at your own pace. Phan Thiet mixes a working fishing harbour, an old town of low colonial-era shophouses and a long seafront promenade, all within easy reach of each other, and a scooter is by far the simplest way to link them together and push on to the dunes and resorts just up the coast. It is eco-friendly, cheap to run, and lets you follow the coastline at your own rhythm instead of waiting for a taxi.

The city suits a scooter perfectly: the streets are flat, the harbour and old town are compact, and the coastal road north towards Mui Ne is long, open and made for cruising. On a scooter you can watch the fishing boats unload at dawn, wander the old quarter by mid-morning, and still have the afternoon free to ride out along the coast to the dunes or Ke Ga lighthouse.

Top 10 things to see in Phan Thiet by scooter

1. Po Sah Inu Cham Towers — ancient brick towers on a hill just outside town, with sweeping views over the harbour and the sea.
2. Duc Thanh School — the modest schoolhouse where Ho Chi Minh once taught, a quiet historical stop in the old town.
3. Phan Thiet Fishing Harbour — a working port crowded with blue boats, liveliest at dawn when the catch comes in.
4. Phan Thiet Old Town — a riverside quarter of ageing shophouses and the Ong Pagoda, easy to wander on foot after parking the scooter.
5. Ta Cu Mountain — a forested peak south of the city with a giant reclining Buddha statue, reached by cable car or a hiking trail from the base.
6. Ke Ga Lighthouse — the tallest lighthouse in Southeast Asia, standing on an islet just off the coast south of Phan Thiet.
7. Red Sand Dunes — rolling dunes on the road north towards Mui Ne, glowing orange at sunset.
8. Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) — a shallow stream winding through sandstone canyons, best explored barefoot after riding up from Phan Thiet.
9. Phan Thiet Beach — the city’s own stretch of sand, quieter than the resorts further north and good for an evening stroll.
10. Water Tower (Thap Nuoc) — the elegant French-era landmark on the riverbank in the centre of town.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Phan Thiet?

Required documents vary between rental companies, but common rules are as follows: you should be at least 18 years old, and 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, since strictly speaking a Vietnamese-recognised motorcycle licence is required to ride legally — 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 Phan Thiet?

Scooter rental in Phan Thiet starts from around 130,000 VND per day for a basic automatic scooter and runs up to about 350,000 VND per day for a larger, newer model. What you pay depends on the engine size you choose and, importantly, on the time of year. Prices in Phan Thiet follow a fairly predictable seasonal pattern:

• The dry, windy season from roughly November to April is high season along this stretch of coast, when demand from beachgoers and kitesurfers pushes prices to their highest.
• The shoulder months around May and October sit in the middle of the range, with lighter crowds.
• The quieter, wetter months from June to September bring the lowest rates, as demand drops even though showers are usually short.

In short, you will pay the most from November to April, when the weather is at its most reliable, and save the most in the low season around the middle of the year. Booking a few days ahead over the winter high season is a sensible habit.

When to book a rental scooter in Phan Thiet?

Phan Thiet’s dry season runs roughly from November to April, with steady sun, strong coastal winds and the best conditions for riding along the coast — this is also the priciest stretch of the year. The wetter season from May to October brings short afternoon showers and lower prices. If you want guaranteed sunshine, aim for the winter months; if you want a bargain, the rainy season is kinder to your wallet.

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 open roads. There is effectively zero tolerance for drink-driving. The coastal highway north towards Mui Ne carries fast trucks and buses, so ride defensively, keep well to the side, use your horn lightly to signal your presence rather than in anger, and take extra care around the harbour area, which is busy with fishing traffic in the early morning.

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 Phan Thiet train station, delivery to Cam Ranh Airport.

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