Ho Chi Minh City car hire

The average price of fuel in Ho Chi Minh City is R53,07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R637 and R849, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Standard Van or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Ho Chi Minh City.

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A Standard car hire in Ho Chi Minh City costs R3 068 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Ho Chi Minh City costs R3 810 per day, on average.

A fuel-economical car with high ground clearance is recommendable for travel in the city. Car hire in Ho Chi Minh City features cars such as the Toyota Fortuner, a full-size SUV, to address the treacherous road conditions. A larger group can use a passenger van such as the Toyota Innova. Car hire in Ho Chi Minh City uses the two types of vehicles fit to tackle the roads and have legendary reliability.

Due to traffic and poor road conditions, do not expect to drive fast in Ho Chi Minh City. The city’s speed limit is between 30 and 40 km/h. The speed limits are often ignored by locals. If you enter dual carriageways with a minimum of two laneways, 60 km/h is the speed limit. Two-way roads with one-lane traffic have a speed limit of 50 km/h, but specialised vehicles have different speed limits. Be keen on the city speed limit signs to avoid penalties.

Ho Chi Minh City parking is available throughout the city. Tan Son Nhat International Airport has short- and long-stay car parks, which is useful for tourists. Hotels have parking services, and you should enquire if your hotel has one and whether it is complimentary or charged. The city recommends using an app to secure a parking spot, and the prices differ with location and duration. Private car parks are better for security reasons, since petty theft is common in unmonitored public spaces. Ho Chi Minh City car hire operators can advise you on the best parking spots, including where you can return your hire car.