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Motorbike Rental in Hai Phong: 5 Shops and Riding Rules

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Renting a scooter can be a practical way to explore central Hai Phong when you are an experienced rider, carry little luggage and have the correct license and insurance. It is not a shortcut around Vietnam’s driving rules. A shop may agree to rent a bike even when the rider is not legally entitled or insured to use it.

The five businesses below are practical contacts rather than a permanent ranking. They were selected because a current official website or social profile, or reliable local reporting, allowed the main contact details to be checked online. Bike availability, condition, prices, deposits, delivery fees, opening hours and English support can change. Message or call before traveling to the address.

Send this information when asking for a quote: rental date and exact pickup and return times; pickup and return locations; automatic, semi-automatic, manual or genuine 50cc vehicle; number of helmets; intended destination; rider nationality and license category; and whether you need luggage storage, delivery or roadside support.

Hai Phong motorbike rental contacts at a glance

Several shops are clustered near Hai Phong Railway Station. Do not choose solely by walking distance. Compare the actual bike, written rental terms, deposit, legal documents and support arrangement before accepting it.

1. Thuê Xe Máy Hải Phòng LV

LV publishes the clearest online information of the five contacts. Its shop is at 39 Phạm Ngũ Lão near Hai Phong Railway Station, and the website lists manual bikes from VND 100,000, automatic scooters from VND 120,000 and model-specific prices up to VND 200,000 at the time of this review.

The website defines one rental day as 24 hours from collection. It also publishes inner-city delivery charges of VND 15,000–40,000 per bike per direction, although selected partner pickup points may be free. Advance reservations require a VND 100,000 holding payment per bike. Treat every amount as an online reference, not a guaranteed quote.

The published procedure asks for a citizen identification card or passport and a suitable driving license, except for a vehicle that genuinely qualifies as a 50cc moped. Foreign renters should ask for the full deposit and document policy in writing before transferring money. Do not assume that a policy written mainly for domestic customers will apply unchanged to a foreign passport holder.

  • Address: 39 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Hai Phong.
  • Telephone: +84 934 555 247.
  • Published rental period: 24 hours from collection.

2. Lâm Anh motorbike rental

Lâm Anh is another station-area option. Its official social page currently lists two telephone numbers, while local reporting identifies the rental address as 8/75 Lương Khánh Thiện. The entrance is inside an alley, so ask the shop to send a map pin or arrange a clear meeting point if you are collecting the bike after arriving by train.

No complete current price list, deposit policy or foreign-renter procedure was found on an accessible first-party page during this review. Ask for the model, engine capacity, rental-period calculation, pickup fee and deposit before committing. A photograph of a generic scooter is not confirmation that the same model will be available.

3. Kim Liên motorbike rental

Kim Liên advertises motorbike rental from 151 Lương Khánh Thiện and is associated online with Kim Liên Hotel & Homestay. The location is convenient for railway passengers and travelers staying in the central area. Its public channels list two main rental contacts.

Ask whether the quote includes delivery, helmets, rain gear, fuel and support after a puncture or mechanical problem. Terms mentioned in older directories, such as free delivery or reduced deposits for hotel guests, should not be treated as current unless Kim Liên confirms them for your booking.

4. Mỹ Bình motorbike rental

Mỹ Bình’s website lists its collection point at Peerage Bar, 75 Lương Khánh Thiện, near Hai Phong Railway Station. It advertises scooters, manual bikes and clutch motorcycles, together with inner-city delivery and round-the-clock contact.

The website also displays a deposit of up to VND 500,000 with Vietnamese identification documents. It does not provide a clear foreign-passport procedure, and a live website does not guarantee immediate bike availability at every hour. Confirm the exact deposit, accepted document, vehicle class and collection time directly.

5. Motorbike rental at 88 Lê Lợi

The business page for this rental point lists 88 Lê Lợi and telephone number 0898 282 406. It is farther from the railway-station cluster than the Lương Khánh Thiện options but may suit travelers staying around Lê Lợi or the eastern side of the center.

Older web pages also attach the same telephone number to a location on Lê Hồng Phong. That appears to be a duplicate or former collection point rather than a separate sixth company. Use the 88 Lê Lợi address shown on the business page and ask for a current map pin before going there.

How much does motorbike rental in Hai Phong cost?

There is no reliable citywide fixed price. For a current reference point, LV published common manual and automatic models from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000 per 24 hours during this September 2026 review. Other operators may calculate a day differently or quote by model, rental length, delivery point, travel area and demand.

Ask for a written total that answers all of the following:

  • Vehicle: Exact model, engine capacity, transmission type and registration plate.
  • Time: Whether one day means 24 hours, a calendar day or a fixed daytime period, plus the overtime charge.
  • Delivery: Collection and return fees for the station, hotel, airport or another address.
  • Deposit: Amount, acceptable form, refund timing and a receipt for cash or bank transfer.
  • Documents: What the shop requires from the renter and which vehicle documents it supplies.
  • Fuel: Collection level and the level expected at return.
  • Travel area: Whether the bike may leave Hai Phong, go to Do Son, cross by ferry or remain overnight elsewhere.
  • Breakdown: Rescue area, replacement-bike policy, puncture responsibility and approval required before arranging repairs.
  • Damage and theft: How pre-existing damage is recorded and how liability is calculated.

A low headline rate can become expensive if delivery, late return, a large deposit or disputed damage is added later. Compare the complete terms rather than only the daily number.

Can international tourists legally ride in Vietnam?

Important: The rental shop’s willingness to hand over a scooter does not establish that the rider is licensed, insured or legally permitted to use that vehicle.

Vietnam’s current road-traffic law recognizes a valid international driving permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention together with the matching national driving license, provided both documents are current and cover the vehicle being ridden. The international permit must be carried with the national license; it does not work by itself.

Vietnam’s current license structure places two-wheel motorcycles up to 125cc or 11kW in class A1 and larger motorcycles in class A. A foreign license and international permit must include the appropriate motorcycle entitlement. A car-only license does not become a motorcycle license merely because the rental shop accepts it.

Rules differ by the country that issued your license. United States travel guidance states that U.S. driver licenses and U.S.-issued international driving permits do not work in Vietnam and that a Vietnamese license is required. United Kingdom guidance states that a traveler needs the 1968 international permit together with the UK license. Travelers from other countries should check their government’s Vietnam advice and the issuing authority for their permit rather than relying on a rental-directory summary.

What about a 50cc scooter?

Vietnamese law defines a moped as a two- or three-wheel vehicle with a design speed no higher than 50 km/h and, for a petrol engine, a capacity no higher than 50cc; an electric moped must not exceed 4kW. The driver-license exception applies only when the actual vehicle meets that legal category. A marketing label, badge or verbal promise is not enough.

A rider must be at least 16 to operate a qualifying moped. Ask to see the registration details and confirm the engine capacity, design category and insurance. A 110cc or 125cc scooter is not converted into a license-free vehicle by being described casually as a small bike.

Documents and road rules to check before departure

  • License: Carry the valid license combination appropriate to your nationality and motorcycle class.
  • Vehicle documents: Ask which registration document and compulsory third-party insurance certificate you will carry with the rental bike.
  • Helmet: Both rider and passenger must wear a compliant helmet with the strap fastened correctly.
  • Passport: Foreign travel guidance advises against using an original passport as a vehicle-rental deposit. Ask for an alternative such as a documented cash deposit and keep a receipt.
  • Insurance: Check that your travel insurance covers motorbike use, the engine size, your license status, a passenger and the planned destination.
  • Expressways: Motorcycles and mopeds are not permitted on Vietnamese expressways. Build a motorcycle-legal route instead of blindly following the fastest car route in a navigation app.
  • Alcohol: Do not drink and ride. Vietnam applies strict drink-driving rules.

Which type of rental bike should you choose?

Automatic scooter

An automatic scooter is convenient in stop-and-start urban traffic and may provide under-seat storage. Check that you can comfortably place both feet down, control the weight at low speed and use both brakes correctly. Under-seat space is not a secure place for a passport, cash or electronics when the bike is unattended.

Semi-automatic or manual motorcycle

Choose a geared bike only if you already know how to operate that transmission. A cheaper rate is not a good reason to learn clutch control or gear changes in unfamiliar traffic.

Genuine 50cc moped

A genuine 50cc moped can be suitable for short, flat urban trips, but its lower performance does not remove traffic risk. Confirm the legal classification and do not plan a long intercity route simply to avoid motorcycle-license requirements.

Motorbike inspection checklist

Inspect the actual bike in daylight where possible. Do not let a waiting driver, train arrival or hotel checkout rush the handover.

  • Record a continuous video of both sides, front, rear, registration plate, mirrors, wheels, seat, body panels and every existing scratch or crack.
  • Photograph the fuel gauge, odometer and any warning lights before moving the bike.
  • Check front and rear brakes separately at walking speed.
  • Inspect both tires for visible damage, low pressure, worn tread or embedded objects.
  • Test the headlight, brake light, indicators, horn, mirrors, throttle, steering and stands.
  • Start the engine cold when possible and listen for difficult starting, unstable idle, smoke or unusual mechanical noise.
  • Check that the helmet fits firmly, the strap and buckle work, and the shell is not visibly damaged.
  • Take a short test ride without luggage before accepting the bike.
  • Save the shop’s emergency number and ask what to do after a puncture, breakdown, accident, traffic stop or lost key.
  • Read the damage, theft, late-return, fuel and repair clauses before signing or paying.

Send the handover photos or video to the shop through a timestamped message and keep the rental agreement and payment record until the deposit has been returned.

Where is a rental scooter practical?

Central Hai Phong and a food tour

A scooter can work well for an experienced legal rider making flexible stops around the city center. Plan parking before entering a busy food street, lock the bike and do not leave valuables in the storage compartment.

Do Son, Cat Ba, Halong or another province

Longer trips require more than a daily rental quote. Obtain the shop’s permission to leave the city, confirm its rescue boundary and choose a route that excludes expressways. For Cat Ba, also confirm the current vehicle-ferry arrangement and any restriction imposed by the rental company. Do not assume that a shop will recover a disabled bike on an island or in another province.

Airport, ferry or cruise connections

Self-driving is a poor fit when you have several suitcases, young children, an unfamiliar night route, bad weather or a fixed departure that cannot be missed. Returning a rental bike, resolving a damage dispute and then reaching a terminal adds avoidable risk.

Prefer not to self-drive? Browse Hai Phong Tours private and shared transfers or see the private Hai Phong city tour.

Frequently asked questions

What is the normal motorbike rental price in Hai Phong?

There is no fixed city rate. One detailed current shop website displayed common models from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000 per 24 hours in September 2026. Ask every shop for the exact model, time calculation, delivery charge, deposit and total due.

Can a rental shop keep my passport?

A shop may request an identity document or security, but foreign-government travel guidance advises travelers not to use an original passport as a vehicle-rental deposit. Ask whether the shop accepts a cash deposit or another documented arrangement. Never hand over money or a passport without a written rental record and receipt.

Is an international driving permit enough?

No. When a 1968 Convention international permit is recognized, it must be carried with the matching national license and both must cover the motorcycle category. Nationality matters: U.S. authorities state that U.S. licenses and U.S.-issued international permits do not work in Vietnam.

Can I rent a 50cc scooter without a motorcycle license?

The license exception applies only to a vehicle that legally meets Vietnam’s moped definition, including the design-speed and engine-capacity or power limits. Verify the registration and specification rather than trusting the name used in an advertisement.

Can I take the rental bike to Cat Ba or Halong?

Only after the rental company gives permission and you have checked a motorcycle-legal route, ferry requirements, insurance coverage and roadside support. The fastest car route may use an expressway that motorcycles cannot enter.

What should I do if the bike breaks down?

Move to a safe location, contact the rental company and obtain approval before authorizing a repair unless immediate action is required for safety. Photograph the problem and retain repair invoices. Do not abandon or exchange the bike through an unaffiliated roadside shop without the owner’s agreement.

A suitable rental is the combination of a legal rider, the right bike, clear written terms and a careful handover. Contact the shop before arrival, inspect the exact vehicle and choose a car or guided service when the license, insurance, weather, luggage or route makes self-driving a poor choice.