Motorbike rental in Nha Trang

A motorbike is the quickest way to get freedom in Nha Trang, and renting one takes a single phone call. This page lists bikes offered by rental shops and by private owners, so you can compare prices and conditions before you choose. A scooter can be taken for a few days, for a month or for the whole season.

You can rent a motorbike in Nha Trang for any period. The longer the term, the lower the daily cost, and many owners agree to a discount if you keep the bike for several months.

For city riding, an automatic 110 to 125 cc scooter is enough. The Honda Air Blade, Honda Lead and Vision are economical, easy to park and simple to repair. Maxi-scooters such as the Honda PCX and Yamaha NVX are more comfortable on longer rides and with a passenger, but they cost more to rent.

Prices depend on the model, its age and the season. Look at specific listings, and do not hesitate to negotiate if you take the bike for two months or more.

Owners normally ask for a deposit, most often in cash and sometimes your passport. It is better not to leave the original: you may need it for a hotel check-in or the bank. Some owners rent a scooter with no deposit, usually for a long term and under a written agreement.

Check these things before you pay:

• a helmet with a working strap for the rider and the passenger;
• brakes, lights, indicators and tyre wear;
• scratches and dents: film the bike together with the owner;
• fuel level and mileage at handover;
• who pays for oil changes and for faults that are not your fault.

A scooter up to 125 cc needs category A1, and more powerful bikes need category A. A foreign visitor can use a national licence with an international driving permit (IDP) under the 1968 Convention with category A open, or a Vietnamese licence. Only a moped up to 50 cc can be ridden without a licence.

Travel insurance often does not cover an accident if the rider had no valid licence. Ask the owner for the bike registration, known as the blue card (cà vẹt), and keep a copy with you in case of a police check.

Long-term motorbike rental suits you if you work remotely or spend the winter here. Servicing and small repairs often stay with the owner. Agree on the term, the price and the way to extend it in advance, and ask what happens if the scooter has a serious breakdown. For a long stay, ask whether the owner can arrange delivery of the bike to your home.

If you are staying even longer, compare renting with buying: sometimes it is cheaper to buy a bike and sell it when you leave.