How much does a private driver cost in Vietnam (2026)
Local contract-car operators in Vietnam publish fares of about 250,000–300,000 ₫ for Cam Ranh to Nha Trang and 1.3–1.5 million ₫ for Nha Trang to Da Lat in a sedan. Our fixed per-car prices — $25 and $110 — include meet & greet, a fixed price in USD and support on WhatsApp. Prices checked .
Published local fares (booked in Vietnamese)
| Route (sedan / 7-seat / 16-seat) | Published local fare, ₫ | Source (checked) |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Ranh Airport → Nha Trang | 250,000 / 300,000 / 500,000 | xedulichnhatrang.vn, Vinpearl guide (20.10.2026) |
| Nha Trang → Da Lat | 1,300,000 / 1,500,000 / 1,900,000 | xedulichnhatrang.vn (20.10.2026) |
| Da Nang Airport → Hoi An | 300,000 / 350,000 / 500,000 | top-driver.net (20.10.2026) |
| Da Nang → Hue | 1,200,000 / 1,300,000 / 2,500,000 | top-driver.net; vexere.com 0.8–2.0 M (20.10.2026) |
| Hanoi → Ha Long | 1,350,000 / 1,500,000 / 2,500,000 | taxigo.vn (20.10.2026) |
| Hanoi → Sa Pa | 2,200,000 / 2,400,000 / 3,800,000 | saodieu.vn (20.10.2026) |
Retail fares published by Vietnamese operators for Vietnamese customers; partner rates and holiday (Tet) surcharges differ. 26,300 ₫ ≈ $1.
Our prices for the same routes
| Route | Sedan | 7-seat SUV / MPV | 16-seat van | Premium (Kia Carnival) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang one way | $25 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
| Nha Trang to Da Lat one way | $110 | $125 | $160 | $200 |
| Da Nang Airport to Hoi An one way | $25 | $30 | $45 | $50 |
| Da Nang to Hue via the Hai Van Pass one way | $100 | $105 | $200 | $170 |
| Hanoi to Ha Long Bay one way | $110 | $125 | $205 | $200 |
| Hanoi to Sa Pa one way | $180 | $195 | $305 | $315 |
| Car with driver (day) | $100 | $110 | $160 | $180 |
Why our price is higher than the local list
The local list is the bare drive booked in Vietnamese. Our price is fixed in dollars before you fly, includes meet & greet with 60 minutes of free waiting, child seats, a replacement car if something goes wrong, and a person on WhatsApp in English or Russian. We do not add night surcharges.
If you speak Vietnamese and are flexible, booking a local car directly is cheaper — that is a fair option.
Who runs your trip
RideVN: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak basic English as standard (enough for pickup, stops and directions); a Russian-speaking driver on request where available (Nha Trang and Phu Quoc more often), confirmed at booking
Prices checked .