Hanoi Motorbike Rental FAQ

Quick answers about renting and riding a motorbike in Hanoi, including prices, licences, deposits, 50cc bikes, electric bikes and Vietnam road rules. Each answer links to a detailed guide where one exists.

Renting a motorbike

Can I rent a motorbike in Hanoi?

Yes. Nguyen Tu rents motorbikes and scooters in Hanoi on daily, weekly and monthly terms. Rentals are handled in person at the shop in Long Bien. Browse the rental guides for what to expect.

Can tourists rent a motorbike in Hanoi?

Yes, tourists can rent — but riding legally depends on your licence situation, not on the rental itself. Tourists need either a Vietnamese licence or a recognised International Driving Permit paired with the underlying national licence. Read Can tourists ride a motorbike in Vietnam? before you ride.

Do you offer daily, weekly and monthly rentals?

Yes. Nguyen Tu offers daily, weekly and monthly rentals, and longer terms are negotiable — contact us to discuss longer-term rental. Monthly rental usually works out cheaper per day than daily rental for the same bike.

Can I rent a motorbike long-term in Hanoi?

Yes. Longer-term rental is negotiable with the customer. Contact Nguyen Tu directly to discuss your length of stay and the kind of bike you need.

What documents should I bring to rent a bike?

Bring your passport or ID and your driving licence (or IDP with the national licence behind it). A deposit is also required — typically 2,000,000–5,000,000 VND depending on the vehicle and conditions. Nguyen Tu does not keep your passport or identity documents as the deposit.

Can students, teachers and expats rent from Nguyen Tu?

Yes. Foreign teachers, international students, expats and long-term residents rent from Nguyen Tu, including on monthly terms. The same licence rules apply as for any other rider.

Is a specific bike guaranteed when I rent?

No specific model is guaranteed until confirmed. Contact us to confirm current availability of the model you want before arranging your rental.

How do I contact Nguyen Tu?

Phone, WhatsApp or Zalo: +84 942 467 674, or visit the contact page. The shop is at 112 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Bo De, Long Bien, Hanoi, open 09:00–21:00 daily.

Rental prices and payments

How much does it cost to rent a motorbike in Hanoi from Nguyen Tu?

Published daily rates are 150,000–200,000 VND depending on the model. Honda Wave, Yamaha Sirius, Honda Click and Yamaha Mio are 150,000 VND/day; Honda Vision, Honda Air Blade and the E-Bike are 200,000 VND/day. Contact us to confirm current availability.

How much does a Honda Vision cost to rent?

Honda Vision is 200,000 VND per day, 800,000–1,000,000 VND per week and 1,800,000–2,000,000 VND per month. Contact us to confirm current availability.

How much does a Honda Air Blade cost to rent?

Honda Air Blade is 200,000 VND per day, 800,000 VND per week and 1,400,000 VND per month. Contact us to confirm current availability.

How much does a Honda Wave cost to rent?

Honda Wave is 150,000 VND per day. Contact us for weekly and monthly options and to confirm current availability.

How much does a Yamaha Sirius cost to rent?

Yamaha Sirius is 150,000 VND per day. Contact us for weekly and monthly options and to confirm current availability.

How much does a Honda Click or Yamaha Mio cost to rent?

Honda Click and Yamaha Mio are 150,000 VND per day, 600,000–700,000 VND per week and 1,000,000–1,200,000 VND per month. Contact us to confirm current availability.

How much does an electric bike cost to rent?

The E-Bike is 200,000 VND per day. Contact us for weekly and monthly options and to confirm current availability.

How much is the deposit for a rental motorbike?

The deposit is typically 2,000,000–5,000,000 VND depending on the vehicle and conditions. Nguyen Tu does not keep your passport or identity documents as the deposit.

What payment methods does Nguyen Tu accept?

Cash, bank transfer and QR payment. Card payment is not confirmed — ask when you arrange the rental.

What happens if I return the bike late?

Late returns are charged at 20,000 VND per hour. More than 6 hours late may be charged as a full additional rental day, typically 150,000–200,000 VND depending on the motorcycle.

Do I get a refund if I return the bike early?

No. There is no automatic refund entitlement for unused time when you return a rental early.

Choosing a bike

Should I choose an automatic or semi-automatic bike in Hanoi?

Automatic scooters (like Honda Vision or Air Blade) are the easiest for stop-start city traffic because there is no gear shifting. Semi-automatic bikes (like Honda Wave) still have gears but no hand clutch, and many riders find them lighter and simpler to park. Choose based on your riding experience.

Is the Honda Wave a good rental for Hanoi?

The Honda Wave is a popular, practical city bike and one of the cheapest rentals at 150,000 VND/day. It is a semi-automatic, so you shift gears with your foot but there is no hand clutch. Contact us to confirm current availability.

Is the Yamaha Sirius a good rental for Hanoi?

The Yamaha Sirius is a manual city bike in the same 150,000 VND/day bracket as the Honda Wave. It suits riders comfortable with a manual gearbox. Contact us to confirm current availability.

Why rent a Honda Vision?

The Honda Vision is an automatic scooter, which makes it one of the easiest bikes to ride in Hanoi traffic. It rents for 200,000 VND/day with weekly and monthly rates available. Contact us to confirm current availability.

Why rent a Honda Air Blade?

The Honda Air Blade is an automatic scooter aimed at riders who want a step up in size and comfort. It rents for 200,000 VND/day, 800,000 VND/week and 1,400,000 VND/month. Contact us to confirm current availability.

Why rent an electric bike in Hanoi?

An E-Bike is a quiet, easy city ride with no fuel to buy. It rents for 200,000 VND/day. Licence rules for electric two-wheelers depend on the motor's power — see electric bike licence rules. Contact us to confirm current availability.

Can I rent a 50cc motorbike in Hanoi?

50cc motorbikes have historically been offered by Nguyen Tu. There is no published fixed price for 50cc bikes — contact us for a quote and to confirm current availability. Licence-wise, bikes classed as mopeds (50cc or less and designed for no more than 50 km/h) require no driving licence, though riders must be at least 16.

Licences and legal rules

Do I need a licence to ride a motorbike in Vietnam?

For bikes above the moped class, yes — you need a licence valid for that class of motorcycle. Mopeds — two- or three-wheel vehicles with engines of 50cc or less (or electric motors up to 4 kW) designed for no more than 50 km/h — require no driving licence, though riders must be at least 16. Normal road speed limits still apply to every bike. See Vietnam motorbike licence classes explained.

What licence do tourists need to ride a motorbike in Vietnam?

Tourists need either a Vietnamese motorcycle licence, or a licence from their home country plus an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, carried together, with a matching motorcycle category. Read the tourist riding guide for the details.

What is an A1 licence in Vietnam?

A1 is the standard Vietnamese motorcycle licence class. Under the current law (effective 1 January 2025), A1 covers two-wheel motorbikes up to and including 125cc, or electric two-wheelers up to and including 11 kW. See what an A1 licence lets you ride.

What can I ride with an A1 licence?

An A1 licence covers two-wheelers up to and including 125cc or electric two-wheelers up to and including 11 kW, from age 18. Bigger bikes need the A class. See A1 licence rules.

Is an International Driving Permit (IDP) valid in Vietnam?

Yes, but only if it was issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, is carried together with the underlying national licence, and covers the motorcycle category you are riding. See IDP rules for motorbikes in Vietnam.

Does Vietnam accept the 1949 Geneva Convention IDP?

No. Vietnam recognises 1968 Vienna Convention permits, not 1949 Geneva Convention permits, for driving on an IDP. Check which convention your country issues before relying on an IDP — see the Vienna Convention guide.

What is the 1968 Vienna Convention and why does it matter for riding in Vietnam?

It is the international treaty on road traffic that Vietnam acceded to in 2014. Vietnamese law gives domestic effect to it by recognising IDPs from member states when carried with the national licence. See the Vienna Convention and IDPs in Vietnam.

Do I need a licence for a 50cc bike in Vietnam?

No driving licence is required for mopeds (xe gắn máy): two- or three-wheel vehicles with engines of 50cc or less (or electric motors up to 4 kW) designed for no more than 50 km/h. Riders must be at least 16, and ordinary road speed limits still apply — the 50 km/h figure is a design classification, not a licence to ride at 50 everywhere. See 50cc licence rules.

Do I need a licence for an electric motorbike in Vietnam?

It depends on the motor's power. Electric two-wheelers up to 4 kW designed for no more than 50 km/h are treated as mopeds with no licence required; above that they fall under the A1 (up to 11 kW) or A licence classes. Pedal-assist electric bicycles are a separate non-motorised category. See electric bike licence rules.

What happens if I ride without the correct licence in Vietnam?

Riding without a licence appropriate for the bike is fined under Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP: 2–4 million VND for bikes of 125cc or under, and 6–8 million VND for bigger bikes. See motorbike fines in Vietnam.

Safety and traffic rules

Is a helmet required by law in Vietnam?

Yes. Riders and passengers of motorbikes, mopeds and pedal e-bikes must wear standard-compliant helmets, properly fastened. The fine for a helmet offence is 400,000–600,000 VND. See the Vietnam helmet law explained.

Can I drink alcohol and ride a motorbike in Vietnam?

No. Vietnam applies zero tolerance to alcohol for all riders — any detectable alcohol is an offence. Motorbike fines start at 2–3 million VND in the lowest band and rise with alcohol level, with licence suspension possible. See drink-driving limits for motorbikes.

What are the most common motorbike fines in Vietnam?

Common fines under Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP include helmet offences (400,000–600,000 VND), phone use while riding (800,000–1,000,000 VND), and red-light, wrong-way or sidewalk riding (4–6 million VND). See the fines overview.

Can I use my phone while riding?

No. Using a phone while riding a motorbike is fined 800,000–1,000,000 VND under Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP. If you need navigation, mount the phone and set the route before you move.

What happens if I run a red light or ride the wrong way?

Red-light running, riding against traffic and riding on the sidewalk are each fined 4–6 million VND for motorbikes under Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP. See the fines overview.

Do passengers also need helmets?

Yes. The helmet law covers both riders and passengers, including on pedal e-bikes. Children under 6 are exempt from the passenger helmet fine, but carrying them requires appropriate safety measures.

What should I check before riding a rented motorbike in Hanoi?

Check brakes, lights, horn, tyre condition and fuel level before leaving, and photograph any existing scratches. Practise the clutch or throttle in a quiet spot first, and confirm your licence situation is valid for the bike you rented.

Location, delivery and contact

Where is Nguyen Tu located?

112 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Bo De, Long Bien, Hanoi, Vietnam. See the map and directions on the contact page.

What are the opening hours?

Nguyen Tu is open 09:00–21:00 daily. Delivery and pickup cannot be arranged outside these hours.

Do you deliver rental motorbikes in Hanoi?

Delivery or pickup in Hanoi may be available depending on location and arrangement — contact us to confirm. Delivery cannot be arranged outside opening hours (09:00–21:00).

Can you deliver to the Old Quarter, Tay Ho or other Hanoi areas?

Delivery within Hanoi may be possible depending on the location and arrangement. Contact Nguyen Tu to ask about your specific address and to confirm current availability.

Can I contact Nguyen Tu by WhatsApp or Zalo?

Yes. WhatsApp, Zalo and phone all use +84 942 467 674. The shop is open 09:00–21:00 daily.

Maintenance and longer rentals

What if the rental bike needs maintenance during my rental?

Business maintenance may include oil changes, chain adjustment or tension, tyre-pressure checks and normal inspection. Contact Nguyen Tu if something feels wrong rather than waiting for it to get worse.

What if the chain feels loose on my rental bike?

Contact Nguyen Tu — chain adjustment is part of normal business maintenance. Riding with a very loose chain can damage the bike or cause it to jump off the sprocket.

What if I ride many kilometres on a monthly rental?

For high mileage, the owner historically recommends periodic checks at around 1,500 km or more of use. This is practical owner guidance, not a manufacturer interval. Contact Nguyen Tu to arrange a check.

Should I take the rental bike to another repair shop?

Contact Nguyen Tu first before taking the bike elsewhere. Consumables such as inner tubes and tyres may be the renter's responsibility depending on the situation, so it is best to agree before any repair.

Prices and availability change — always confirm with Nguyen Tu before booking. This FAQ is information, not legal advice; laws change, so verify current official rules before riding. See our terms & conditions.