Ho Chi Minh city is a large megalopolis where it is very easy to find a means of transport to get around, whether by motorbike, pedicab, bicycle, taxi or public transport. In the city center or in the small corners, a walk on foot will certainly delight any foreign visitor, as it will allow an in-depth and free discovery of the most diverse daily aspects of this city.

What means of transport to get around the city of Ho Chi Minh city?

1. Cyclo pushes:

Almost as slow as walking, this rudimentary means of transport with a history of only a hundred years offers a minimum of comfort to allow you to enjoy your observation of the very lively scenes of the streets of Ho Chi Minh city. But you’d better use this means of transportation for your ride rather than for long-distance travel. Moreover, this vehicle is not authorized to circulate in the area of ​​the airport.

– Where can I find push bikes? You can easily find cyclos in the city center near tourist sites, such as the Cathedral (Nha Tho Duc Ba), the municipal post office, the Ben Thanh Market, the Municipal Theater.

+ What is the price? Getting around with a pedicab costs a third less than a taxi or car, but a little more expensive than a motorbike taxi. A little advice: you’d better negotiate the price before you decide to take it.

2. Motorcycle taxi:

Motorcycle taxis are set up everywhere in this city, at every crossroads, at the end of every street or alley. Like the pedicab, motorcycle taxis are not allowed to enter the airport area. When you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh city, you’d better walk out and go to Truong Son Street near where you can find motorcycle taxis. We will also advise you to negotiate the price before taking this means of transport. This scale will be useful for you to find a good price: the visit of the city costs from 300 to 400 thousand Dong per day (the equivalent of 15 euros); a transfer from one place to another costs about 3 euros for every 5 km.

3. Walk:

If you want to walk around this city, it is a very good idea that we will encourage, because you will be able to make your own circuit in complete freedom, sometimes in a very spontaneous way. Such a walk will certainly allow you to see not only the must-see sites, but also the most diverse daily aspects. However, we advise you to always have a map of the city with you.

4. Bike:

Wandering around Ho Chi Minh city by bike is also a very enjoyable option. However, it will be better for you to avoid peak hours in the afternoon, around 5 to 6:30 p.m.

– What is the rental price? The rental cost is around 200,000 dong per day or 8.3 euros per day.

– Where can I find bicycles for rent? You can go to this address to find some:

44 Phan Văn Nghị (S51-1 Sky Garden 2) Phú Mỹ Hưng, P. Tân Phong Quận 7, TP Hồ Chí Minh

5. Taxi: (recommandé)

It is the means often used by travelers because it is comfortable, practical and safe. You can rent them either for half a day, for the day or by mileage.

– What is the price? There are many companies in the city. Prices are displayed in dong on the meter to the right of the steering wheel (1km = 18,000 VNdong).

– Where to find? It will be better to go through large and serious companies like Mai Linh, Airport taxi, Ho Chi Minh city, Vina taxi…, to avoid ripping off by taxis with tampered meters. You’d better call the agency office directly to order and tell them where you are. Often a taxi will arrive at your place 3 to 5 minutes after you call. If you don’t speak Vietnamese, you can ask your hotel receptionist for help.

Here are the correspondences of some taxi companies that we consider reliable:

Mai Linh taxi: +84.(0)8 38 38 38 38

Ho Chi Minh city Taxi: +84. (0)8.38.23.23.23

Vinasun taxi: +84.(0)8.38.27.27.27

Attention! You would benefit from knowing that the waiting time at each stop is counted.

6. Bus :

The bus is the cheapest form of public transport in Ho Chi Minh City. The bus network is quite dense. But it is less practical and less comfortable.