MOTORBIKE RENTAL IN HANOI VIETNAM TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS

I - Why should I rent a motorbike in Hanoi?

1 - Travelling by motorbike in Vietnam

In Vietnam, motorbikes are considered a popular and common means of transport, since they are easy to control, and the size is not too big. According to statistics on the project “Building strategies for Road Traffic Safety with Motorcycles” funded by the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), from 1990 to 2018, motorcycles in Vietnam increased by about 48 times from more than 1,209,000 vehicles to nearly 58,170,000. 

Renting a motorbike in Vietnam is a great way to get around and explore all the famous & pristine attractions across the country. 

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2 - The advantages of travelling by motorbike

Motorbikes are used a lot in Hanoi in particular and in Vietnam in general since this vehicle has advantages that not all vehicles can meet:
- The size is compact so it is easy to circulate during peak hours in big cities, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city.
- Capable of travelling through rough or small roads
- Gasoline is cheap and you  just need to fill the tank to travel hundreds of kilometers
- Suitable for many ages where people aged 18 and over can use it.

II - Renting a motorbike in Hanoi Vietnam

1 - Popular types of motorbike

- Honda Dream II
- Honda Air Blade
- Suzuki Satria
- Sonic Taper 
- Brixton BX 150 Classic 
- Honda PCX 
- Honda Winner 150 

2 - Reputable Hanoi scooter rental services

2.1 - In Hoan Kiem District

Source: Motogo

Motogo
- Contact:
+ Address 1: No.63 Nguyen Kha Trac, Cau Giay, Hanoi

+ Address 2: No.33C Pham Ngu Lao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
+ Telephone: 0338.02.33.44
+ Website: https://motogo.vn/
- Types of motorbikes and fare:
+ Yamaha Sirius 110cc - fare 1-5 days: 120,000 VND/day ($5.1); Ticket price from 6-10 days: 110,000 VND/day ($4.7).   
+ Honda Air Blade 125cc - ticket price 1-5 days: 200,000 VND/day ($8.6); Fares from 6-10 days: 180,000  VND/day ($7.7).   
+ Honda XR 150cc - ticket price 1-5 days: 500,000 VND/day ($21); Ticket price from 6 -10 days: 450,000 VND/day ($19.4).

Source: Motorbikerental

Hanoi motorbike rental
- Contact: 
+ Address: 34A Nguyen Huu Huan, Hanoi, Vietnam 10000 -
+ Email: vietnammotorbikerental.com
- Types of motorbikes and fare:
+ Wave - fare for 1-3 day rent: VND 120,000/day ($5.1); fare for 4 -5 day rent: 100,000 VND/day ($4.3).
+ Honda vision - fare for 1-3 day rent: 180,000 VND/day ($7.7); fare for 4-5 day rent: 160,000 VND/day ($6.9).
+ Exciter - fare for 1-3 day rent: 190,000 VND/day ($8.1); fare for 4-5 day rent: 170,000 VND/day (($7.3).
Phung motorbike - well known as one of the best motorbike rental Hanoi service providers. 
-  Contact:
+ Address: 13 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
+ Website: http://www.phungmotorbike.com
+ Telephone: 093 634 51 23
- Types of motorbikes and fare:
+ Airblade - fare for 1-5 day rent: VND 250,000/day ($10.7)
+ Manual transmission - fare for 1-5 day rent: VND 120,000/day ($5.1).
Jiaxing motorbike rental
- Contact:
+ Address: No.41 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
+ Telephone: 0 936.345.123
+ Email: motorbike rental agency@gmail.com
+ Website: http:// giahung motorbike rental.com-
- Types of vehicle and fare:
+ Honda wave: 100,000 VND/day ($4.3).
+ Yamaha Jupiter 2017 - 1 day rent: 200,000VND/day ($8.6).
+ Free go Yamaha 2020 - 1 day rent: 300,000VND/day ($12.9)

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Mr Cao motorbike rental - another good motorbike rental services provider in Hanoi
- Contact:
+ Address: No.106 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
+ Telephone: 0912 094464
+ Motorcycle rental address in Tay Ho district
- Types of motorbikes and fares:
+ Manual Transmision Yamaha - one-day rent: 130,000 VND/day ($5.6); Day 2: 120,000VND/day (~ $5.1).
+ Honda - 1 day rent: 150,000 VND/day ($6.4); Fare on Monday: 130,000 VND/day ($5.6)
Flamingo Travel
- Contact:
+ Address: No.66 Dao Duy Tu, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
+ Telephone: 04 3926 0938
+ Website: flamingotravel.com.vn
- Types of motorbikes and fares:
+ Manual transmission Honda wave alpha - Yamaha sirius: 100,000VND / day ($4.3).
+ High-end scooters: Honda SH Fi and Vespa Piaggio Fi: 350,000VND/ day ($15.1).
+ Scooters: Air Blade 2014 125, and Lead 2014 125: 180,000VND/day ($7.7).

2.2 - Hanoi motorbike rental in Tay Ho District

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 Mr Good motorbike

- Contact:
+ Address: Alley 149 - Trich Sai - Tay Ho - Hanoi - No. 10 - Alley 378/65/42 - Thuy Khue - Tay Ho - Hanoi.
+ Telephone: 0343506996
- Types of vehicles and fare: 
+ Manual Transmission: 100,000 VNĐ /day ($4.3)
+ Scooters: 150,000 VND/day ($6.4)
Rent A Bike Rentabike
- Contact:   
+ Address: 15A Lane 12 - Dang Thai Mai, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi
+ Telephone: 0904 392 423.
- Types of motorbikes + fares:
+ Bus ticket price from 1-3 days: 120,000 VND/day ($5.1)
+ Scooters: Fare for one day rent: 180,000 VND/day ($7.7)

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3 - Tips for renting motorbike in Hanoi

Source: Hong Do

Paperwork: passport + valid motorbike driver's license + deposit (depending on the required location). With only about 5 minutes of check-in, you have a motorbike to enjoy your travel.
Choose a motorbike for your preference: If you just go around in the city, you can choose 110cc or 125cc scooters because they are compact, easy to control, and low on gas. When traveling long distances, you should choose a car with a motorcycle clutch lever, or a manual transmission 125cc or more whose speed is faster and durable.
Check the vehicle 
- Normally, you should check the steering wheel, brake handle, tire, horn, headlamps, indicators, mirrors, etc., to see if everything is working properly.
- Tires should not be too worn out and still have enough friction
- Check the front brake, rear brake and powerful engines (should be tested with the velocity of 60-70k/h).

In short, Hanoi motorbike rental costs not so much but definitely a great experience if you can drive in and around our beautiful capital by scooter. Above are all the motorcycle rentals in Hanoi that you should know. Hopefully the article will broaden your choices during your trip.