City, Vietnam
Getting around Can Tho
How to get around Can Tho
A flat, compact city: walk the riverfront, use Grab for most trips and book boats for the floating markets. Saigon is 3.5–4 hours by bus.
Ways to get around Can Tho
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grab / Be / Xanh SM | About 45,000–80,000 VND for 5 km | Cars and motorbikes; best option for visitors |
| Boat tours to Cai Rang floating market | About 150,000–400,000 VND per person | Leave Ninh Kieu quay by 6 am; haggle |
| City bus | About 7,000–15,000 VND | Several routes; useful for the bus station and airport |
| Bicycle or scooter rental | About 50,000–150,000 VND a day | Easy for the flat city and orchards |
Ride-hailing apps in Can Tho
A 5 km ride costs about ₫45,000–80,000 ($1.7–3.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Most drivers; cars and motorbikes |
| Be | Often cheaper; fewer drivers |
| Green SM | Electric cars and bikes; check coverage |
- Metered taxis (Mai Linh, Vinasun) are fine if the meter runs. Agree boat tour prices and hours before boarding.
Arriving in Can Tho
Can Tho International (VCA)
About 10 km. Taxi or Grab roughly 150,000–250,000 VND, 20–30 min. Flights from Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Cheap to rent and the flat roads are easy, though traffic is busy. A valid motorbike licence is required.
- Driving: on the right. Only 1968-Convention IDPs are valid (US ones aren't); unlicensed scooter riding is common but voids most insurance.
- Onward travel in Vietnam: Cheap flights (Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines) link Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon; the coastal North–South railway and sleeper buses are slower, scenic alternatives.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Can Tho?
No. Use Grab, Be, Green SM instead.
What's the best way to get around Can Tho?
A flat, compact city: walk the riverfront, use Grab for most trips and book boats for the floating markets. Saigon is 3.5–4 hours by bus.
How do I get from the airport to Can Tho?
About 10 km. Taxi or Grab roughly 150,000–250,000 VND, 20–30 min. Flights from Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc.
Is Can Tho walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Vietnam Railways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vietjet Air
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital
- Grab Vietnam
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