Islands in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Getting around Con Dao
How to get around Con Dao
Fly in from Ho Chi Minh City, then rent a scooter or bicycle, or use electric buggies. The island is small, but sights are spread around coastal roads.
Ways to get around Con Dao
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental | About 120,000–200,000 VND a day | Main way to reach beaches and viewpoints |
| Electric buggy or taxi | About 60,000–150,000 VND per trip | Book through your hotel |
| Bicycle | About 50,000–100,000 VND a day | Good in town and along the flat coastal road |
Taxis in Con Dao
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing apps; use hotel-arranged buggies and taxis. Agree prices for island tours and turtle trips beforehand.
Arriving in Con Dao
Con Dao (VCS)
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City take about 1 h. Hotel shuttle or taxi to town is about 15 km, roughly 100,000–250,000 VND.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented widely; roads are quiet but hilly. A valid motorbike licence is required and insurance often excludes unlicensed riders.
- 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 Con Dao?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing apps; use hotel-arranged buggies and taxis. Agree prices for island tours and turtle trips beforehand.
What's the best way to get around Con Dao?
Fly in from Ho Chi Minh City, then rent a scooter or bicycle, or use electric buggies. The island is small, but sights are spread around coastal roads.
How do I get from the airport to Con Dao?
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City take about 1 h. Hotel shuttle or taxi to town is about 15 km, roughly 100,000–250,000 VND.
Is Con Dao walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Vietnam Railways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vietjet Air
- Con Dao National Park
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
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