Practical experience when you rent a bike in Vietnam Hanoi

Rent a bike in Vietnam Hanoi is simple, affordable, and perfect for exploring the city at your own pace. Trusted shops like Bon Bon Motorbike, Style Motorbikes, and Phung Motorbike offer rentals from 100,000 – 150,000 VND/day. 

During my trip to Hanoi, I rented a motorbike and found it to be an extremely convenient option. I could freely navigate the small streets, stop at any restaurant or tourist attraction I wanted. Compared to taking a taxi or joining a tour, driving myself gave me more flexibility, saved money and fully enjoyed the local lifestyle.

The reason I chose to rent a bike in Hanoi

I decided to rent a bike instead of taking a taxi or motorbike taxi for many reasons. First of all, driving myself gives me complete control over my time and schedule, without being constrained by the driver’s route or schedule. I can stop at any restaurant, cafe or tourist attraction I like, freely admire the streets and take pictures as I please.

Moreover, driving myself gives me a more authentic experience of Hanoi’s life, especially through small streets that are difficult for cars to navigate. Thanks to a motorbike, I can easily get into small alleys to enjoy Hanoi’s typical street food that would be difficult to access if I took a taxi or motorbike taxi.

I visited alleys like Hang Bac, Hang Ma, Hang Ngang to try bun thang, pho cuon, Ho Tay shrimp cakes and many other snacks. Driving myself allows me to stop wherever I want, freely enjoy the cuisine and feel the bustling, bustling but vibrant life of Hanoi’s ancient alleys.

Motorbike rental prices in Hanoi (updated 2025)

During my recent trip to Hanoi, I directly experienced renting a motorbike and surveyed and compiled prices from many shops to share with you, to help you easily visualize the cost before deciding to rent. Renting a motorbike for tourism in Hanoi is quite popular, especially for tourists who want to freely explore the city at their own pace. The rental price is quite reasonable and depends on the type of motorbike you choose:

I find that the longer you rent, the cheaper it gets: 6 – 10 day rentals usually get a 10 – 15% discount, while monthly rentals can save up to 30%. These are the prices I have experienced and find very reasonable for those who want to drive and explore Hanoi on their own, a great option for anyone planning to travel Vietnam and discover local streets at their own pace.

Rental period and popular forms

During my recent trip to Hanoi, I searched online for information on motorbike rentals and visited a few shops to try them out. I found that short-term visitors often rent by the day or week, while those staying longer can save significantly by renting by the month, with many shops offering discounts of up to 30% for long-term rentals.

I found information on reputable places such as Motogo (62 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem), RentABike Hanoi (14 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem), Style Motorbikes (40 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem) and Phung Motorbike (13 Dinh Liet, Hoan Kiem); each place rents by the day, week and month, supports online booking and delivers bikes to hotels, which is very convenient.

After considering, I decided to directly rent a bike at Motogo (62 Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem) to experience. I found that daily rental prices are usually higher than weekly rentals, and if staying long term, monthly rentals will save significantly, many stores reduce up to 30%.

At Motogo, the procedure is very quick, you can book online and have the motorbike delivered to the hotel, extremely convenient. Personally, I find that driving myself helps me comfortably explore the old town, stop to enjoy street food and experience Hanoi’s life in the most authentic way.

05 Reputable motorbike rental locations in Hanoi

Through my research, there are some reputable motorbike rental locations in Hanoi that I would like to share, includingMotogo(62 Hang Bong),RentABike Hanoi(14 Ly Thuong Kiet),Style Motorbikes(40 Hang Bai),Phung Motorbike(13 Dinh Liet) andFlamingo Travel(5 Tran Quang Khai). All support online booking, car delivery to hotel, English speaking staff and quick car rental procedures.

Below is a detailed summary of vehicle types, rental prices, rental periods, incentives and delivery methods:

Personally I thinkMotogois the optimal choice if you want to rent a car in the old town center with professional service and a variety of cars to choose from. If you stay for a long time or want to save money,Flamingo Travelis also very suitable thanks to the long-term rental incentives. When renting, I recommend booking online in advance and choosing a reputable store to ensure quality vehicles, quick procedures and home delivery, making the experience of Hanoi by motorbike more convenient and safer.

Procedures and conditions for car rental for foreign tourists

When I first drove myself to explore Hanoi, renting a motorbike from reputable shops was really easy and quick. The procedure was not as complicated as I thought, all the paperwork, deposits and contracts were transparent, helping me feel completely secure to start my journey to explore the city.

• Documents to prepare: When I arrivedMotogorented a car, they asked me to show thempassport and International Driving Permit (IDP); luckily I had it prepared, so the procedure was very quick. Some shops also accept a valid Vietnamese driver’s license if you don’t have an IDP.
• Deposit: I have to leave1–2 million VNDor a photocopy of passport before receiving the car, this helps the store feel secure and also does not bother me much.
• Car rental contract: The staff instructed me to read the terms carefully.rental price, term, and liabilityIf something goes wrong, I see it clearly and transparently, no “hidden” details.
• Pay: I can paycash, bank transfer or e-wallet, and if you book online, they will deliver the car to your hotel, extremely convenient.
• Personal experience: All procedures were very quick and friendly, making me completely assured when driving to explore the old streets of Hanoi, stopping to eat or take pictures at any time without being bound by a schedule.

Important notes when renting a motorbike

I decided to rent a motorbike instead of choosing a taxi or motorbike taxi because I wanted to be completely proactive with my schedule, freely stopping at any restaurant, cafe or tourist attraction without depending on the driver’s time.

Driving myself also helped me experience the pace of life in Hanoi more closely, going through small streets that are difficult to access by taxi or motorbike taxi, while also saving money compared to taking many taxi trips a day. And during this trip, I noticed some issues that you need to pay attention to if you also want to rent a bike in Hanoi:

• Check the vehicle carefully before receiving: I always checkbrakes, lights, mirrors, tires and scratchesThis helps avoid liability when returning the car.
• Read the rental agreement carefully: Reputable stores will clearly staterental price, term, compensation liabilityif something goes wrong. I find it important to read the contract carefully first.
• Always wear a helmet and carry your vehicle registration: On my first drive, I realized this was not only safe but also avoided getting pulled over by the traffic police.
• Avoid choosing places with unusually low prices: I have compared prices at many stores and found that places that are too cheap are often not reputable, have old or poor quality cars.
• Can buy motorcycle insurance: Some stores offer rental car insurance, which gives me peace of mind when driving on crowded streets.
• Compare and book online: I usually compare a few shops, book online to ensure a car during peak season and enjoy hotel delivery service.

Conclusion

Renting a motorbike in Hanoi is an ideal choice to explore the city flexibly, economically and authentically. Through personal experience, I have found that choosing a reputable shop, preparing all the necessary documents and understanding the procedures will help the trip go more smoothly and safely.

Driving yourself not only gives you freedom of movement, but also allows you to fully enjoy the local lifestyle, enjoy the cuisine and explore the small streets. If you want to experience Hanoi in your own way, renting a motorbike is definitely an option not to be missed.