Top 5 best scooter rentals in Vung Tau

Vung Tau spreads itself across two headlands and a beach-lined peninsula, and the fastest way to feel the shape of it is on two wheels. Ride up to the giant statue of Christ of Vung Tau at sunrise and the whole coastline unrolls beneath you, or drift down along Bãi Trước in the evening as the light drops behind the bay. Between those two moments sit fishing coves, cliffside pagodas and seafood stalls that a bus route will never show you — but a scooter will.

This is a town built around two hills and a loop road, and it rewards riders far more than walkers or taxi-hoppers. Traffic here is dense in the way most Vietnamese coastal cities are, but it moves slowly and predictably in a grid, which makes it manageable even if you've never ridden in Asia before. A scooter rental in Vung Tau turns a sticky, humid walk between capes into a ten-minute glide, and it's the only practical way to reach out-of-town spots like Hồ Mây or the causeway over to Long Sơn Island.

Top 10 things to see in Vung Tau by scooter

1. Tượng Chúa Kitô Vua (Christ of Vung Tau statue) — ride up Núi Nhỏ to the giant statue for panoramic sea views and the climb inside the arms.
2. Bạch Dinh (White Villa) — a colonial-era hillside villa with gardens and old cannons, an easy scenic ride between the two capes.
3. Hải đăng Vũng Tàu (Vung Tau Lighthouse) — a historic lighthouse atop Núi Nhỏ with one of the best sunset views on the coast.
4. Bãi Sau (Back Beach) — the main tourist beach strip, easy coastal cruising with cafes and seafood stalls along the promenade.
5. Bãi Trước (Front Beach) — a calmer bayside road lined with palms, good for an evening ride and sunset over the water.
6. Bãi Dứa (Pineapple Beach) — a small rocky cove on the scenic road looping around Núi Nhỏ.
7. Núi Lớn coastal road — a winding route around the larger of the two hills, a favourite among scooter riders for its sea views.
8. Chùa Niết Bàn Tịnh Xá — a cliffside pagoda on Núi Nhỏ with terraces looking out over the ocean.
9. Hồ Mây Park — a cable car and hilltop park on Núi Lớn, reached by a mountain road that makes a fine half-day ride.
10. Long Sơn Island — a causeway ride out to a fishing island known for stilt-house seafood rafts and the old Ông Trần house.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Vung Tau?

For anything under 50cc — the size almost every visitor rents — no driving licence is required in Vietnam, which makes it the easiest way for a tourist to get around. Go above that and you'll need a motorcycle licence, plus an International Driving Permit valid under the 1968 convention if you're not Vietnamese (the 1949-style IDP issued in the US and a few other countries won't be accepted). Rental shops generally ask riders to be at least 18, even where the law allows younger, and you should expect to leave a cash deposit or your passport as security when you pick up the bike.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Vung Tau?

A standard automatic scooter runs roughly 120,000–130,000 VND per day in low season, climbing to about 180,000–250,000 VND in high season. Step up to a larger model, like a Honda SH, and you're looking at 300,000–400,000+ VND a day.

• Prices rise sharply around Tết, when the lunar new year holiday empties out rental fleets.
• They also climb through June to August, the domestic summer peak when Saigon weekenders fill the town.
• September to November is the cheapest, quietest stretch, if you don't mind the odd rainy afternoon.

When to book a rental scooter in Vung Tau?

High season stretches from November through April, with a second, more local surge in June to August as visitors from Ho Chi Minh City pile in for the weekend. Tết itself, usually falling somewhere between late January and mid-February, is the tightest squeeze of all — bikes run scarce and some shops close entirely, so book a few days ahead if you're travelling then. For a calmer trip and softer prices, aim for September to November, the rainy shoulder season when the weekend crowds thin out.

Local traffic rules in Vung Tau

Vietnam drives on the right, and a helmet is compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter or moped — checks are routine and fines are issued on the spot. There's a zero tolerance policy on alcohol behind the wheel, with breath-test checkpoints common at night and around holidays, so don't ride after even one drink. Speed limits are lower inside town than on the open road and are always signposted, so read the signs rather than guessing, and remember headlights are required after dark. Most of our scooter rentals in Vung Tau come with a helmet, insurance and a friendly team ready to help. If you want to rent a scooter in Vung Tau, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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 your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies 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, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!