HOW TO HIRE MOTORBIKES FROM US IN HANOI
Hiring motorbikes in Hanoi may seem simple at first, but finding well-maintained motorcycles, transparent pricing, and reliable customer support is much more challenging. Choosing the wrong rental company can lead to poorly serviced bikes, hidden fees, unexpected breakdowns, and limited assistance on the road, all of which can negatively affect your Vietnam motorbike adventure. That’s why we created this website – to help you choose a trusted motorbike rental in Hanoi with confidence and enjoy a safe, hassle-free riding experience.
Welcome to the official website of Vietnam Motorbike Rental, a division of Offroad Vietnam Adventures. If you’ve found our website, you’re probably looking for one of the following:
- Quality touring motorcycles or dirt bike rentals in Hanoi for an independent adventure.
- A knowledgeable English-speaking motorcycle tour guide to help you discover Vietnam beyond the usual tourist routes.
- A fully guided and fully supported Vietnam motorbike tour, complete with experienced guides, backup support, and carefully planned itineraries for an unforgettable journey.
Our Customers
If you are confident riding manual clutch motorcycles and already have solid riding experience, you’ve come to the right place. Our motorbike rentals in Hanoi and Vietnam motorcycle tours are designed for experienced riders who want to explore the country safely and independently. However, if you have never ridden a motorcycle before, we strongly recommend taking professional riding lessons before considering a trip in Vietnam – or postponing your ride until you have gained sufficient experience.
Vietnam’s roads can be busy, unpredictable, and challenging, especially in major cities and mountainous regions. Every day, serious traffic accidents occur, making previous motorcycle riding experience essential for a safe and enjoyable journey. For this reason, we do not recommend or encourage complete beginners to discover Vietnam on two wheels. Your safety should always come first.
If you’re unsure whether a self-guided motorbike tour or a fully guided motorcycle tour is the better choice, please follow this link to compare the two options and find the adventure that best matches your riding skills, travel style, and expectations.
How to Hire Motorbikes from Us?
You’ve probably heard that Vietnam is a nation of motorbikes, with almost every household owning at least one. That’s true – but most of those are small automatic scooters used for daily commuting. If you’re looking for quality touring motorcycles or off-road motorbikes for long-distance travel, you’ll quickly discover that professional rental companies are much harder to find.
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam Motorbike Rental specializes exclusively in Japanese Honda motorcycles, including dual-sport dirt bikes, touring motorcycles, and scooters ranging from 50cc to 300cc. We own every motorcycle in our fleet, perform all servicing and maintenance in-house, and carefully prepare each bike before it leaves our garage. Unlike many rental companies, we never use Chinese copy motorcycles or other brands, ensuring the reliability, durability, and performance that riders expect on a Vietnam motorbike tour.
To make your motorbike rental in Hanoi simple and stress-free, we’ve outlined the recommended booking process below. Choosing a trustworthy rental company from overseas isn’t always easy, so we encourage you to read the experiences of previous customers and see why riders from around the world choose us for their Vietnam motorcycle adventure.
Step 1: Choose the Right Motorbike
Start by browsing our motorbike rental fleet and selecting the Honda motorcycle that best matches your travel plans and riding experience. We offer a carefully curated selection of touring motorcycles, dual-sport dirt bikes, and scooters for various types of motorcycle adventures in Vietnam. Understanding your riding ability is essential to choosing a bike that is both comfortable and safe for your journey.
Before requesting a quotation, please review the bike descriptions and honestly assess your motorcycle riding experience. Then contact us with your inquiry and include the following information so we can recommend the most suitable motorcycle and provide an accurate quote:
- Preferred rental dates.
- Rental duration.
- Type of Honda motorcycle you would like to hire.
- Your riding experience (beginner, novice, intermediate, or experienced).
- Your basic motorcycle mechanical knowledge (such as repairing a flat tyre, adjusting a chain, or performing simple roadside maintenance).
Step 2: Secure Your Booking with a Deposit
Once you have chosen your Honda motorcycle and confirmed the rental details, the next step is to send a booking deposit to reserve your bike. Because our fleet of touring motorcycles, dual-sport dirt bikes, and scooters is limited, especially during the peak riding season, we recommend securing your reservation as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Your booking is confirmed only after we receive the deposit. This allows us to reserve the selected motorcycle exclusively for you and begin preparing it for your Vietnam motorcycle adventure. After your deposit has been received, we will send you a confirmation along with any additional information you need before collecting your motorbike rental in Hanoi.
Step 3: Plan Your Route
Before setting off on your Vietnam motorcycle adventure, take some time to plan a rough itinerary, purchase a reliable Vietnam road map, and bring a good Vietnam travel guidebook. While it’s tempting to cover long distances, we recommend riding an average of no more than 200km per day. This allows you to enjoy the scenery, take regular breaks, and ride safely without unnecessary fatigue.
Although Vietnam is a fantastic destination for motorbike touring, traffic can be busy and unpredictable, especially in cities and on major highways. Speed limits are generally low, with a maximum of 60km/h on many roads, so travel times are often longer than visitors expect. If you have any questions about route planning or would like recommendations for the best Vietnam motorcycle routes, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help you plan a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable journey.
Step 4: Visit Our Office Before Departure
We recommend visiting our office at least one day before your departure to complete the final preparations for your motorbike rental in Hanoi. This gives us plenty of time to finalize the paperwork, complete the remaining payment, fit your motorcycle riding gear, and answer any last-minute questions before your adventure begins.
During your visit, we’ll review your planned itinerary, confirm that you have the appropriate toolkit, spare parts, and essential equipment, and ensure you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead. Drawing on our years of experience organizing motorcycle adventures in Vietnam, we’ll also provide honest, practical advice on road conditions, riding techniques, accommodation, fuel stops, and recommended routes, helping you enjoy a safer, smoother, and more memorable ride.
Commencing Your Ride
Our office is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sundays, so if you wish to collect your rental motorcycle on a Sunday, please arrange an appointment with us in advance. We recommend allowing at least 30 minutes for the collection process so you can thoroughly inspect the motorcycle, secure your luggage, become familiar with the controls, and prepare for a safe start to your Vietnam motorcycle adventure.
Returning Your Motorbike
Motorcycles should be returned during our normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday. Although we do not provide a 24-hour return service, we offer a convenient grace period. If you return your motorcycle before 10:00am on the following business day, there is no additional rental charge. This gives you extra flexibility when planning the final day of your motorbike rental in Hanoi, without the pressure of arriving late in the afternoon.
Important Notes When Hiring Motorbikes from Us
Many travelers arrive in Hanoi expecting to rent a motorcycle immediately. Occasionally this is possible, but more often than not, the motorcycle they want is already reserved. To ensure every customer enjoys a safe, reliable, and well-prepared motorbike rental in Hanoi, we strongly recommend booking in advance rather than relying on last-minute availability.
Our reservations operate on a “first paid, first booked” basis. The earlier you confirm your booking with a deposit, the greater your chance of securing your preferred Honda motorcycle, whether it’s a touring bike, dual-sport dirt bike, or scooter. Early reservations also give us enough time to thoroughly inspect, service, and prepare your motorcycle before your Vietnam motorcycle adventure begins.
From more than two decades of experience, we’ve found that rushing to hire a motorcycle rarely leads to the best experience. Planning allows both you and our team to organize the right bike, riding equipment, route advice, and essential preparations, ensuring a safer, smoother, and far more enjoyable journey across Vietnam.
Which Motorbike Is Best for You?
Choosing the best motorbike for Vietnam depends on several factors, including where you plan to ride, your motorcycle riding experience, your height and build, and your budget. The ideal motorcycle for exploring city streets is often very different from the best choice for tackling mountain passes or remote off-road trails. Our fleet includes everything from 50cc scooters for local transportation to 250cc dual-sport Honda motorcycles built for long-distance touring and challenging terrain, ensuring there’s a bike to suit every type of rider.
If you’re unsure which motorcycle or scooter is right for your trip, we recommend watching the video below. It explains the strengths of each model and will help you choose the most suitable Honda motorcycle for your Vietnam motorcycle adventure. For more riding tips, bike reviews, and travel inspiration, be sure to visit our YouTube channel, where you’ll find a growing collection of videos about motorbike touring in Vietnam.
For more information about motorbike rental in Hanoi, or if you have any questions about our Honda motorcycles, Vietnam motorcycle tours, or the booking process, please contact us. Our experienced team will be happy to help you choose the right motorcycle, recommend suitable routes, and provide all the information you need for a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable motorcycle adventure in Vietnam.
Hello,
I ask you kindly availability of prices for 3 motorcycles rent, from 5th August to 22th August. 2 automatic + 1 manual or semi-automatic motorbike with space behind for tie backpack.
Our itinerary will be Hanoi – Điện Biên Phủ – Hà Giang – Hạ Long – Ninh Bình – Hanoi.
We ask also help to get out from Hanoi’s traffic, direction Mai Chau.
Eventually, there is the possibility of having a guide for our itinerary?
Thanks in advance,
Regards.
Dear Filippo,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes, we do have the bikes available for you. To make sure you have bikes when you come, we would like to have bikes booked and paid for before they are not available. If you wait until you arrive in Hanoi then there is no guarantee that the bikes you want are available. We will send instructions if you agree to proceed. You can pay with credit cards online, Western Union cash transfer or even a traditional bank transfer.
Below are bikes we rent. Choose one that works best for you, of course, the bigger the better. On the other hand, the newer the more reliable.
Honda Vision 110cc fully automatic scooter: 12$US/day
Honda Wave 110cc semi-automatic 2013-2017 models: 10$US/day/bike.
Honda Winner 150cc manual under-bone scooter 2016-2017 model: 15$US/day/bike.
Honda road bike CGL125 125cc manual new 2014 model: 15$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike 2013-2015 XR125/150L 150cc manual: 20$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike 2016-2017 XR150L 150cc manual: 25$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike 2003-2006 XR250 250cc manual: 35$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike 2015-2017 CRF250L manual: 50$US/day/bike.
On a semi-guided trip, in addition to bike rental costs above you have a Vietnamese local who is a guide, a mechanic and a translator. He speaks excellent English and also takes care of the routes and helps with food and hotel arrangement. He’s a real bonus to the whole experience. His salary + his bike is 100$US/day and this cost will be shared among riders in your group. You pay him fuel, accommodation and food during the trip.
Hi,
We are keen to do a month-long loop. Open to suggestions but perhaps south down Vietnam, into Cambodia, Thailand and up through Laos back to Hanoi. We are experienced riders. We do a trip a year. Last couple of years we have been in Africa. Recent years we have been on DR650s and GS800s. Realise the bikes are smaller in SE Asia. I am just doing the initial pipe dreaming but I would envisage minimum 4 riders – max 6. Travel time – would seek your advice there. Tend to avoid riding wet roads if we can help it. Preferred roads are the Bs – not that excited about sealed highways although I’d imagine there would be some great roads off the main routes in SE Asia.
Ah what else? Yes all have full motorbike licences. We would bring all gear. Reasonable mechanical knowledge but wouldn’t want to take anything where arts and minor repairs are overly painful.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers, Murray
Hello Murray. We operate in Vietnam only and don’t assist in any other countries. Sadly, at this point we can’t offer what you wanted to do.
Hi,
I am going on a 2 day trip to cat ba on Monday. Can I rent a manual bike from you. I am an experienced driver. What are my options? Do I pick the bike up at your store or do you drop it off? Also, do we pay cash and is there a deposit needed?
Hello Peter. Sorry we don’t rent bikes to ride to Cat Ba, only deadly highways so I suggest to use public buses instead. It’s just too short and too risky for only two days. I am sorry for any inconvenience.
Hi would like to rent a motorcycle for my vietnam trip. I have a motorcycle licence and I drove last year in Vietnam. I am very experienced.
05 august 2015 to 25 august 2015
Greetings
Hello Tobias Vollmann. For long trips, we recommend manual clutch touring bikes or dirt bikes below.
Honda road bike CGL125 manual new 2014 model: 15$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike new 2013/2014 XR125L manual: 25$US/day/bike.
Honda dirt bike manual XR250: 35$US/day/bike.