What transport is available in Hanoi for tourists?

In Hanoi, tourists have access to a variety of transport options, from budget to more comfortable choices. The main ways to get around the city are:

• On foot: Convenient for exploring the historic center and the Hoan Kiem Lake area, but walks can be uncomfortable due to chaotic motorcycle traffic, which often rides on sidewalks.
• Taxis and motorbike taxis: The most popular and convenient option. It is recommended to use mobile apps such as Grab (optimal price-quality ratio), Maxim (cheaper but less reliable), Xanh Sm (electric cars), or InDrive (ride-sharing). A ride in the center will cost about 30,000 dong, to the airport — around 250,000–300,000 dong.
• City buses: A very cheap and well-developed mode of transport. The fare starts from 10,000 dong. There are special routes to the airport (e.g., express bus No. 86 for 45,000 dong or regular bus No. 17 for 15,000 dong). Use Google Maps or the VinBus app to plan routes.
• Metro: The city has a modern metro, but it currently runs far from major tourist locations. It can be useful if you are staying near a station. The fare ranges from 8,000 to 15,000 dong.
• Tourist transport: Includes electric cars for tours in the tourist area (200,000–300,000 dong per ride) and buses of the Hanoi City Tour (Hop-on-Hop-off) system with audio guides. The ticket price for tourist buses starts from 360,000 dong.
• Rental: You can rent a bicycle (from 50,000 dong/day), a motorbike (from 200,000 dong/day), or a car (from $40/day). However, traffic in the city is very chaotic, so this option is only suitable for experienced and confident drivers.
• Cyclo (cycle rickshaws): More of a tourist attraction than transport. Prices are inflated (they may ask for $10–40), so bargaining is essential.

For most tourists, the optimal strategy will be to explore the center on foot, and for longer trips, use taxis via apps like Grab or city buses to save money.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Transport in Hanoi, how to get around the city

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