SCOOTERS AVAILABLE IN HANOI
Semi-automatic scooters are the best choice for beginners and novice riders. They are also ideal for expats looking for a reliable commuter for daily travel around Hanoi. If you prefer a more engaging riding experience or are comfortable with manual transmission, we also offer manual clutch motorcycles.
Due to limited parking space at our office and garage, as well as our operating hours, one-day rentals are generally not available. The minimum rental period is two days. Rental rates vary depending on the duration (daily, weekly, or monthly) and your travel destination. To receive an accurate quotation, please include your rental period and planned route in your inquiry. Thank you!
Our fleet features good or late Honda scooter models available in Hanoi. We only provide genuine Honda motorcycles – no other brands or Chinese-made copies. When comparing rental options, we recommend considering the bike model and year of manufacture, not just the price. Our rates are competitive, and we take pride in offering some of the highest-quality rental bikes in Hanoi.
Our team services and maintains every bike ourselves, allowing us to provide fast, direct support whenever you need it. Unlike many rental companies that rely on employees or third-party mechanics, you’ll always deal directly with the people who know your bike best.
In general, beginners can ride in Vietnam, but it’s important to first become familiar with the local traffic conditions and Vietnamese road rules. If you need more information or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
To help you choose the motorbike or scooter that best suits your needs, please watch the video below.
50cc Scooters – No Licence Required (2017 – 2021 Models)
These are the smallest scooters available for rent in Hanoi. The biggest advantage is that no driver’s licence is required to ride them. They are best suited for one person, as their compact size and 50 cc engine offer limited power. However, for getting around Hanoi’s city traffic, they are a practical and convenient choice.
Because genuine Japanese Honda 50cc scooters are extremely expensive (around US$2,000 – 3,000 each), we offer carefully selected Taiwanese models like SYM and KYMCO instead. These scooters are available in response to customer demand rather than as part of our core fleet. We maintain them to the highest standard possible, and they have received consistently positive feedback from our customers.
Rental rates are:
- US$7/day (daily rental, unlimited mileage)
- US$20/week
- US$50/month (Hanoi city use only, limited to 1,500 km per month)
110-125cc Fully Automatic Scooters (2014 – 2021 Models)
Fully automatic scooters are the easiest and most popular choice for beginners. With no clutch or gear shifting, they are simple and comfortable to ride, making them ideal for city traffic. However, because the transmission is fully automatic, you have less direct control over the bike’s power delivery. Ride smoothly, take your time, and you’ll quickly gain confidence.
Lightweight Honda Vision 110cc
Lightweight and easy to ride. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2014 – 2021 models.
Daily rate: US$8 – 10/day (ideal for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$60 – 70/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda Air Blade 125cc
A powerful yet easy-to-handle automatic scooter. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2013 – 2017 models.
Daily rate: US$10-12/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$70/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda Lead 125cc
A spacious and comfortable automatic scooter. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2014 – 2019 models.
Daily rate: US$10-12/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$75/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda SH Mode 125cc
A premium and stylish automatic scooter. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2014 model.
Daily rate: US$12-15/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$90/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda PCX 125cc
A comfortable and smooth-riding touring automatic scooter. Assembled or made in Vietnam. Available in 2011–2017 models.
Daily rate: US$15/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$80-100/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
110cc Semi-Automatic Scooters (year 2016 – 2019)
This is the most popular option we offer for beginners. They are easy to learn and affordable to rent, making them ideal for first-time riders.
These scooters feature a semi-automatic transmission: the clutch is automatic, but you still have manual gear shifting options. They use a four-gear rotary system (all gears are shifted by pressing down at the front). Once in gear, they ride similarly to an automatic scooter, but with added control over power and engine braking. This makes them easy to handle, safer than fully automatic models in certain situations, and more fuel-efficient and cost-effective to maintain.
Lightweight Honda Wave Alpha 110cc
Lightweight, reliable, and made in Vietnam. Available in 2016-2018 models.
Daily rate: US$7-10/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$50/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda Wave S, RS or RSX 110cc
Reliable and fuel-efficient semi-automatic scooters. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2013 – 2018 models.
Daily rate: US$7-10/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$50/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Honda Blade 110cc
A lightweight and fuel-efficient semi-automatic scooter. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2015 – 2019 models.
Daily rate: US$7-10/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$50/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
150cc Touring Scooters (2016 – 2022 Models)
If you are considering this option, you are likely not a typical beginner. These scooters are designed for riders who want more power, greater control, and a more demanding riding experience. However, you should have a basic understanding of how a manual clutch and gears work before choosing this type. In practice, drivers with experience in manual cars usually adapt quickly without difficulty.
These are the largest and most powerful scooters we offer in Hanoi, and also the most premium in our fleet.
Honda Winner / Winner X 150cc touring scooters
Powerful manual clutch bikes designed for experienced riders. Made in Vietnam. Available in 2016 – 2022 models.
Daily rate: US$10-15/day (suitable for both short and long trips, unlimited mileage).
Monthly rate: US$100/month (for commuting within Hanoi only, up to 1,500 km per month).
Other Motorbikes For Rent In Hanoi
Touring motorcycles
Off-road motorbikes
I am looking to rent a scooter/motorbike for 3 months starting around January 20 2024.
I will use it mostly for commuting around Hanoi, and maybe some shorter trips during the weekends.
I have a drivers license, but not a drivers license.
Which model would you recommend, and what would be the price including everything (insurance)?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Dear Thomas,
You can see semi-automatic scooters, fully automatic scooters and even 50cc scooters that you can rent. If you have no licence, you may consider just the 50cc.
There are three types of insurance but you only can get one for yourselves (personal medical insurance) and a cheap/useless third party insurance, please see more details here.
Please let us know your thoughts.
Hello,
I want to rent a scooter for about 5 hours to ride around Hanoi. I am a beginner and will require some help learning. Is this possible?
Thanks!
Sorry we don’t offer that due to licence requirement and the risk of riding in Hanoi traffic. You need to do it in a quiet place where there is no or very little traffic :)
Hello,
I want to rent a scooter for about 5 hours to ride around Hanoi. I am a beginner and will require some help learning. Is this possible?
Thanks!
Sorry we don’t offer that due to licence requirement and the risk of riding in Hanoi traffic. You need to do it in a quiet place where there is no or very little traffic :)
Hello,
We are two people interested in renting two automatic scooters (125cc or 155cc) for around 28 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. We would do this from around mid November to mid December.
Is this possible?
Best,
Tim Davalan
Dear Tim. We are sorry for this delay in replying. Sadly, we don’t have any automatic scooters available for your given dates. This year has been so busy and bikes are booked long ahead. Please do some research and contact other shops but I am not really sure who still has bikes at the moment. Good luck!
Hi
we are interested in organizing a trip, up to (5) people. We are looking for 150cc Scooters for traveling around Northern Vietnam. For up to (2) Weeks, would you be able to supply good reliable scooters of that size? Weather wise what would be the best time of year? We were thinking maybe November or Febuary.
Regards Rick
Hello Rick. The only 150cc scooter we provide is Honda Winner and it is a manual clutch under-bone type. Are you comfortable riding this kind of scooter? Sadly, we don’t have 150cc automatic scooters because they are extremely expensive here. FYI, we use only Japanese Honda motorbikes and they are not cheap. The best time is normally between October and January. February is a bit cold and misty at times.
Hi, I would be travelling to Vietnam soon and would like to rent a scooter there. I hold an Indian driving license for the same. So, is that valid there or would I need an international driving license?
Hello Purnima. Officially, your license and also Indian-issued IDP (under 1949 COnvention) are not accepted here. More details are at this link. However, many people still do it and the police are not so strict with different IDPs.
Hello, I am looking to do a trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on dates 30th March – 8th April 2020, so I was wondering which bikes you had available at that time? My friend is an experienced rider, but I am inexperienced, so would like an easy to ride a manual motorbike. Thank you.
Hello Edward. Sadly, we are not able to provide the bikes because we are based in Hanoi only and unfortunately haven’t provided a one-way motorbike hire from HCMC yet. In addition, your riding experience and your number of days are too short so we don’t recommend doing this ride. Thanks.
Hi,
We would like to hire a scooter (possibly 125cc or 150cc) and ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. Could you please fill me in regarding the matter? (cost, licence, insurance etc)
Thank you.
Baran.
Dear Baran,
Thank you for contacting us and sorry for this late reply.
Sadly, this is only available if you pay the full scooter deposit and get the refund (minus rental and any possible damage) when you return the scooter. What dates are you looking at? You didn’t provide this detail so we are not able to confirm the availability.
Hello Anh Wu,
What is your rate for 1 week (16-22 July) for 2 auto scooters please (only driving in Hanoi)? Also is there much difference between the Air Blade vs Lead?
Thanks :)
Hello Kevin. Sadly, we have no automatic scooter available for your dates. You can rent Honda semi-automatic Wave 110cc year 2013-2017 for 30$US/bike/week.
Hi I need to hire a bike for 2 days and I’m going down to Tam Coc what would cost me to hire.
Dear Crichton,
What are your dates, please? Currently, you can rent this Honda semi-automatic Wave 110cc year 2013-2017 for 10$US/day.
Hi, I want to know the rate per day for a semi-automatic scooter for self-drive/ride as I am gonna be in Hanoi month of July.
Hi Shishir. It depends on where you ride and the duration. We use scooters of no more than 4 years old or less than 30,000km. If you ride on long trips, the cost is 10$US/day (unlimited mileage). If you just ride in Hanoi as a commuter with no more than 1,500km.month then you pay 50$US/month.
Hello, I would like to rent a scooter for a two and half months in Hanoi. I am looking for some 150cc (Honda SH 150 at the best), comfortable for two people. Do you have anything like that? If so let me know please.
Best wishes,
Lea.
Dear Lea. We did provide this super expensive model (5,000$US new) before but nobody is willing to pay 300$US/month so we stopped providing it and will never provide that again. At the moment the biggest automatic scooter is 125cc and will be available from March 14th. It’s a Honda Lead for 80$US/month which is much more realistic and affordable. Let us know your thoughts please.
Hello,
I want to rent a scooter (automatic) for a day next week. Do I need a license? do I need to make a reservation?
Thank you.
Dear Dan. We currently have a 2015 Honda Vision available for 12$US/day. If you book, this scooter is available when you come, otherwise just show up and see what we have when you are here.
Please advise if the scooter (preferably Honda Vision 110cc) can be delivered at Noi Bai Airport? I want to rent it for 4 days from 21 Dec 2018 to 25 Dec 2018. Thanks.
Dear Shashank. Sorry, we don’t deliver bikes and this means you need to come to our Hanoi office to collect and return it. In addition, you need to pay for the rental to book a scooter.
If you have a Singaporean it’s not legal here. You need a 1968 Convention IDP. For more details please visit this link.
Hi,
What is the average weight your scooters can take?
Probably looking at the Honda Winner 150cc.
Thanks
Hello Kyle. Max load on this manual scooter is around 150kg. It’s fully manual so you need to know how to operate manual clutch and gear. What dates are you looking at?
We are are either looking at end November 2018 or Jan and March 2019. Just busy looking at different options that could be viable for us to get costing, thank you.
Dear,
I’m interested to rent a scooter for more than 2 months – Is that also available? Can I go with rented scooter abroad – Cambodia or Laos?
Thank you.
Jan.
Dear Jan. It’s only possible if you pay us the full deposit for the scooter and get a refund (minus rental plus any damage). We will need to provide you the blue card so it’s like you buy and sell back to us. From Vietnam to Laos is very easy at Tay Trang border gate, from Laos to Cambodia we have no idea. The cost of renting a 110cc semi-automatic scooter is 200$US/month or 400$US/month for long distance rental.
Im a student in hanoi univ, i will back to my country on 01/2015. So im really need a bike to live in here, but i dont have a license.
I want to learn how to ride a bike and want to borrow honda 50cc scoopy.(if available).
Most important thing for me is easy to ride, safety.
Can you give me some information of process (how to rental bike) and price(per month). (Via e-mail OK)
Thanks :)
Hello Kim. The Honda Scoopy was discontinued many years ago. It’s a very expensive scooter (over 3,000$US to buy) so the cost of renting this 50cc scooter was unrealistic (over 100$US/month). Therefore we didn’t use it. All our other 50cc semi-automatic scooters are not available and from next week we have the 110cc Honda Wave available. This bike offers much more power than 50cc and you can see photos here.
The police rarely stop you to check license unless you do something wrong. It’s more to do with personal medical insurance. You can’t get a local license with a tourist visa, even if you have a business visa, you need a company to sponsor you and wait 7-10 days after you arrive in Vietnam to do paperwork. This means nearly impossible to get a local license and therefore you can’t buy any insurance in Vietnam. If you don’t have a Vietnamese driving license, you can’t purchase any local bike insurance policy for you. Luckily, you can buy a personal medical insurance policy from companies like Allianz, CHI or World Nomads…They only request your country driving license. Vietnam driving license is a very complicated issue. Even Vietnam doesn’t recognize any foreign license but take it easy you will be ok. We don’t need a license to join our tours or hire our bikes. More details are at this link.