Town in Da Nang, Vietnam
Getting around Hoi An
How to get around Hoi An
The old town is pedestrian in the evenings and best by foot or bicycle. Grab and taxis cover beaches; most visitors fly into Da Nang.
Ways to get around Hoi An
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | 30,000–80,000 VND a day | Best way to reach An Bang and the rice fields |
| Grab bike or car | About 20,000–60,000 VND for short rides | Fewer drivers than in Da Nang; book ahead on busy nights |
| Taxi (Mai Linh, Hoi An Taxi) | Meter, about 12,000–15,000 VND per km | Available at hotels; use the meter |
| Bus 1 to Da Nang | About 20,000–30,000 VND | Slow coastal route, cheap |
Ride-hailing apps in Hoi An
A 5 km ride costs about ₫40,000–90,000 ($1.5–3.5).
- Taxis and Grab are fine for beaches. In the old town, pedestrian hours restrict cars; walk or take a bicycle.
Arriving in Hoi An
Da Nang (DAD)
Grab or taxi to Hoi An about 300,000–450,000 VND, 40–50 min; shared airport shuttles often cost 100,000–150,000 VND.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable for 100,000–180,000 VND a day; traffic is calmer than in cities, but a Vietnamese licence or 1968 IDP 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 Hoi An?
No. Use Grab, Green SM instead.
What's the best way to get around Hoi An?
The old town is pedestrian in the evenings and best by foot or bicycle. Grab and taxis cover beaches; most visitors fly into Da Nang.
How do I get from the airport to Hoi An?
Grab or taxi to Hoi An about 300,000–450,000 VND, 40–50 min; shared airport shuttles often cost 100,000–150,000 VND.
Is Hoi An walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Vietnam Railways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vietjet Air
- Hoi An tourism (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
- Da Nang International Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
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