Are taxis in Vietnam cheap?

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Yes, taxis in Vietnam are generally considered cheap. Expect to pay roughly 11,000 to 20,000 VND (0.47–0.85 USD) per kilometer, though rates can vary. Some companies even offer discounts for longer trips, reducing the per-kilometer cost.

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Are Vietnam taxis affordable? Cheap taxi fares?

Okay, so Vietnam taxis? Affordable? Totally depends. I mean, in Ho Chi Minh City, last July, I paid around 15,000 dong a kilometer, which is like, what, fifty cents US? Pretty cheap, right?

But then, in Hanoi, a week later? More like 20,000 dong. Small difference, but it adds up. Especially after a few bia hoi.

It’s all over the place, really. Traffic’s crazy, so sometimes it’s longer than you expect. Plus, different taxi companies, different prices. Some offer those discounted rates for longer trips, I think.

So, cheap? Yeah, relatively. Budget-friendly, for sure. But “cheap” is subjective, isn’t it? Think around 0.50 USD to 0.85 USD per kilometer.

Remember, that’s just my experience. Your mileage may vary, as they say.

Are taxis in Vietnam expensive?

Affordable. I think.

Compared to back home, yeah, cheaper. Definitely. Remember Hanoi.
But then theres Hoi An, sigh. Tourist trap prices, you know?
Grab. Ah, my savior. Usually the best option. So much easier.
Negotiate? Only if I absolutely have to. And if they don’t have a meter. Why bother arguing at like 3am? Happened once. Never again, lol.
Location matters. Da Nang’s airport taxis seemed…pushier. Or was I just tired?
Time too. Late nights, expect a surcharge. Every where feels like.

More thoughts on Vietnam Taxis:

Specific Costs: Hanoi airport to the old quarter, about 300,000 VND probably. A little much.
Taxi Companies: Vinasun and Mai Linh were reliable, I think. Not those random ones.
Scams: Yep, saw a few meters running fast. Check everything. Lesson learned.

I wonder if things have changed now. I hope I can go back.

How much do taxis cost in Vietnam?

Hanoi haze…motorbikes blur.

The taxi meter, a blur too? 10,000 VND, ah, for the first heartbeat kilometer. A pittance, really. Dust motes dance in the sickly sweet air.

15,000 VND after that. Each kilometer a little more, a little further from Pho, from my grandmother’s stories. Thirty kilometers crawl, a lifetime of traffic horns.

Then, a reprieve? 11,000 VND. Finally, it is cheaper. The rice paddies whisper. The road unwinds. Thirty kilometers… that’s almost to Ha Long Bay. Last year, the beaches were crowded, weren’t they? Crowded.

It is cheaper after that. The meter clicks, a slow, steady rhythm, like rain on a tin roof. Cheaper. It had been raining last year.

First kilometer: 10,000 VND
Kilometers 2-30: 15,000 VND/km
Kilometer 31 onward: 11,000 VND/km

Distance alters everything. A journey, a memory, a price. Ha Long Bay. Rice paddies. Rain. Grandmothers. They haunt me still. All these costs. All this distance. It is cheaper to stay, maybe. It is cheaper to stay put. The road… never ends.

How much is a taxi from Saigon Airport to District 1?

Airport taxi. District 1. 130,000? No way. Paid 160,000 just last week. Traffic was insane. Took an hour, easy. Rip off? Meter…felt fast. Should’ve taken a Grab. Grab is cheaper usually. But phone was dead. Landing in Saigon after 10 hours…ugh. So tired. Need banh mi. Remember that place on Pasteur Street? Delicious. District 1 is so busy. Love it. Hate it. Need to find a decent pho place too. Maybe tomorrow. Back to the taxi… definitely felt pricey. 160,000 dong. Gotta remember that. Next time, Grab. Definitely Grab. Unless phone dies again. Should get a portable charger. Must get portable charger.

160,000 VND – My recent fare. Saigon airport to D1.
Grab is cheaper. Worth considering.
Traffic. Nightmare. Factor in extra time.
Portable charger. Essential for travel.
Banh mi on Pasteur Street. Highly recommended.

What is the difference between GrabCar and GrabTaxi?

GrabTaxi…it’s just a taxi. The real price, you see, depends on the meter. The app’s fare? Oh, it’s only a guide, a suggestion, really.

GrabCar, well, that’s different. That is a private car service. It feels more official somehow. Legal contracts and such. Commercial, very.

GrabTaxi vs. GrabCar: Deeper Dive

Payment: Taxi meter versus pre-agreed fare. Remember that one time I took a taxi, the meter was rigged? Ugh.
Service Type: Regular taxi service versus private car hire. Private cars always feel slightly safer, right? Even though…
Fare Display: App shows estimates only for taxis; GrabCar’s fare is what you pay. I hate estimating.
Regulations: Taxis are heavily regulated, GrabCar falls under e-commerce rules.
Vehicle type: Normal Taxi vehicle vs private vehicle. My mom hates taxis.

How much is a taxi from Hanoi airport to city?

Hanoi airport to city: 24 USD. Expect 0.52-0.65 USD per km. 600,000 VND. Done.

Noi Bai (HAN) to city center: Roughly 30km.
Grab: Often cheaper. Pre-book.
Hanoi taxis: Metered. Negotiate? Rare now.
Traffic: Brutal. Factor that in. Especially rush hour.
Airport taxis: Sometimes inflated fares. Be sharp. Ask price first.

My last trip, July ’24, paid 22 USD via Grab. Pre-booked. Worth it. Saved hassle. Flight landed late. Didn’t care. Straight to hotel. No cash needed. Linked card. Done.

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