Are hotel bicycles free in Hoi An?

Many hotels lend bikes for free — boutique hotels and guesthouses especially. Ask at reception. If not, street rental is 23,500–47,000 VND a day (~$1–2).

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Getting around Hoi An: from the airport to the beach in 2026

Q: How much is a Grab from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?

A GrabCar runs 380,000–450,000 VND (~$15–18) for a 4-seat car. The price is fixed in the app and does not rise with traffic. Pay cash or by card. The drive takes 30–40 minutes.

Q: Can you get around Hoi An without a motorbike?

Easily. The town is tiny and flat, so a bicycle and your own two feet are enough. The beach is a 10-minute ride, the surrounding villages 15 minutes. Grab covers longer trips. You only need a bike if you plan to head out to My Son or the Marble Mountains.

Q: How do you get from Hue to Hoi An?

A Sinh Tourist or Hanh Cafe tourist bus costs 100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6) and takes 3.5–4 hours over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Or rent a motorbike and ride it yourself — it is one of the best coastal rides in Vietnam.

Q: Does Grab work in Hoi An?

Yes, but not as well as in Da Nang or Saigon. There are fewer drivers, and at peak hours you may wait 10–15 minutes. A GrabBike shows up faster than a GrabCar. For short hops around town it is fine.

Hoi An has no airport and no train station. The nearest airport is Da Nang, 30 km north. But the best transport in town is a bicycle — often free from your hotel. The airport bus is ~$0.60, a Grab from ~$15.

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Yellow colonial buildings of Hoi An along a canal with a cyclist on the riverside — The Old Town riverside — a bicycle is the main way to move here

The town is flat as a pancake and distances are tiny: it is 2.5 km from the centre to An Bang beach and 3–5 km to the nearest villages. The Old Town is fully pedestrian from 08:00 to 23:00 — no cars, no motorbikes allowed inside.

Key routes and transport prices in Hoi An
Route	Transport	Price	Time
Da Nang airport → Hoi An	Bus No. 1	~$0.60	60–90 min
Da Nang airport → Hoi An	GrabCar	~$15–18	30–40 min
Old Town → An Bang Beach	Bicycle	Free	10 min
Hue → Hoi An	Bus	~$4–6	4 h

For the town itself, see our full guide to Hoi An. And if you are flying through Da Nang, the piece on getting around Da Nang is worth a read.

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Getting in from Da Nang airport

A Vietnam Airlines plane on approach to Da Nang airport against a backdrop of mountains — Da Nang airport (DAD) is the closest to Hoi An, 30 km north

Da Nang International Airport (code DAD) handles both domestic and international flights. Most travellers arrive via a connection in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok, Singapore or Seoul. It is 30 km to Hoi An — 30 minutes by taxi, up to 90 by public bus.

Every option: from ~$0.60 to ~$18

Transport options from Da Nang airport to Hoi An
Transport	Price	Time	Upside
Bus No. 1	16,000 VND (~$0.60)	60–90 min	Coastal views
Shuttle / minivan	from 230,000 VND (~$9)	45 min	Picks you up
GrabCar	380,000–450,000 VND (~$15–18)	30–40 min	Fixed price, door to door
Metered taxi	~470,000 VND (~$19)	30–40 min	No app needed

Bus No. 1: step by step

Leave the terminal and turn left.
The bus stop is about 200 m from the exit — look for the "Bus Station" sign.
Buses run every 20 minutes, 05:30 to 17:50.
Route: airport → central Da Nang → the Marble Mountains → Hoi An (terminus at the bus station on Hùng Vương).
Pay the driver on boarding — you get change.
From the bus station to the Old Town it is 1 km on foot, or a Grab for 15,000 VND (~$0.60).

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Bus No. 1 runs along the coast past the Marble Mountains — treat it as a free sightseeing ride.

Grab: how to book

Download the Grab app (iOS / Android) before you land.
Sign up with any phone number.
Choose "GrabCar" (4 seats) or "GrabCar 7" (7 seats).
Enter your hotel address — the fare is calculated automatically.
Pay cash (VND) or by card (Visa / Mastercard).

Grab works in Hoi An, but there are fewer drivers than in Da Nang. At peak times expect a 10–15 minute wait. To get the app running at the airport you need data, so pick up a SIM or eSIM before you fly — see our guide to SIM cards and staying connected in Vietnam.

Hotel transfer

Many hotels offer an airport pickup — free, or 300,000–500,000 VND (~$12–20). Ask when you book. It is often the most hassle-free option: a driver meets you with a name board.

From Hue, Nha Trang, Saigon and Hanoi

Interior of a Vietnamese intercity bus with passengers during a trip — An intercity sleeper bus in Vietnam — the budget way into Hoi An

Hue → Hoi An

It is 130 km, but the drive is one of the most beautiful in Vietnam. The route climbs the Hải Vân Pass — a switchback road with views over mountains and sea.

Transport from Hue to Hoi An
Transport	Price	Time
Bus (Sinh Tourist, Hanh Cafe)	100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6)	3.5–4 h
GrabCar	~800,000 VND (~$32)	2.5 h
Motorbike rental	150,000 VND/day (~$6)	3–4 h

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Rent a bike in Hue and ride the Hải Vân Pass yourself. Stops: the fort at the top, Lăng Cô beach, the Marble Mountains. Many rental shops let you drop the bike off in Hoi An.

Nha Trang → Hoi An

A sleeper bus is from 300,000 VND (~$12) and takes 10–12 hours — narrow berths, air-con on full. A flight via Cam Ranh to Da Nang is from 700,000 VND (~$28), one hour plus the transfer. Faster and far more comfortable.

Saigon and Hanoi → Hoi An

From either city, fly to Da Nang in 1–1.5 hours, from 600,000 VND (~$24). Vietnam Airlines, VietJet and Bamboo Airways all run the route. Then take an airport transfer (see above).

From Hanoi there is also the train — 15–17 hours, a sleeper berth from 500,000 VND (~$20). The coastal stretch is one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.

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Getting around Hoi An itself

Aerial view of Hoi An Old Town streets with yellow buildings and pedestrians — The Old Town from above — narrow lanes, tiled roofs, cyclists and pedestrians everywhere

Hoi An is a town built for bicycles: flat, compact, with a pedestrian core. Forget taxis — grab a bike.

The bicycle is Hoi An's main transport

Rental: 23,500–47,000 VND a day (~$1–2). Many hotels hand you a bike for free — ask at reception. Rental shops line every street.

Old Town → An Bang Beach: 10 minutes.
Old Town → Trà Quế village: 15 minutes.
Old Town → Cẩm Thanh (the coconut forest): 15 minutes.
Rice paddies, pottery and carpentry villages — all within a 5 km radius.

Parking is free everywhere, and a lock usually comes with the bike.

💬 "A bicycle is the best way to get around Hoi An. The town is flat, distances are short, and parking is free. Grab one from your hotel — usually at no charge." — Tripadvisor, 2025

Motorbike

Rental: 130,000–200,000 VND a day (~$5–8). Automatic scooters are the standard. A helmet is compulsory.

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You legally need an International Driving Permit (IDP) with the motorbike (A) category, plus your home licence. In practice it is rarely checked in Hoi An, but without it your travel insurance won't pay out after an accident, and police can fine you. Get the IDP at home before you travel.

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No motorbikes in the Old Town from 08:00 to 23:00. Park at the interception lots by the entrances. The fine for riding in is from 300,000 VND (~$12).

A bike makes sense if you plan to head out of town: the Marble Mountains (20 km), Mỹ Sơn (40 km), the Hải VânPass (80 km). More on where to go in our guide to Hoi An's sights and neighbourhoods.

Grab and taxis

A city bus and motorbikes at an intersection in a Vietnamese town — Grab works in Hoi An, but there are fewer drivers than in Da Nang

Grab works in Hoi An, but with fewer drivers than the big cities. GrabBike (moto-taxi) is the fastest and cheapest; GrabCar is for trips with luggage.

Grab prices in Hoi An
Route	Price
Old Town → An Bang Beach	20,000–30,000 VND (~$0.80–1.20)
Old Town → bus station	15,000 VND (~$0.60)
Old Town → VinWonders	~130,000 VND (~$5)

Regular taxis (Mai Linh, Vinasun) cost 10–20% more than Grab.

Electric cars and boats

Wooden boats on the Thu Bon river by the yellow houses of Hoi An Old Town — Boats on the Thu Bồn river — the crossing costs 5,000 VND (~$0.20)

Electric cars run set routes inside the Old Town and out to An Bang Beach. Fare: 10,000–20,000 VND (~$0.40–0.80). Handy for older travellers and families with kids.

Boats cross the Thu Bồn river for 5,000 VND (~$0.20). A river ride is 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4) for 30 minutes. From Bạch Đằng pier, boats run out to the Cham Islands.

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Did you know? Hoi An is the only town in Vietnam where you can legally ride electric cars right through the Old Town streets. They were introduced for tourists after the pedestrian zone came in.

On foot

You can walk the whole Old Town in about two hours. It is compact — three streets along the river, three crossing them. In the evening it turns car-free, the lanterns light up and everyone is on foot.

Common transport mistakes in Hoi An

Evening on Tran Phu street in Hoi An with lanterns and a Vietnamese flag — Trần Phú street in the evening — no motorbikes allowed here

1. Taking an airport taxi without knowing the price. Airport touts quote 600,000–800,000 VND for a ride that costs about 400,000 on Grab. Always check the app first.

2. Renting a motorbike with no experience. Vietnamese traffic is not the place to learn. Start with a bicycle and get used to the local rules (there are none, and that is the rule).

3. Planning to ride into the Old Town in the evening. The fine for riding in is from 300,000 VND (~$12). Leave the bike at a lot by the entrance.

4. Not downloading Grab before you land.Without data you can't install the app at the airport. Download it in advance, and set up a SIM or eSIM so Grab works the moment you arrive.

5. Booking a transfer through the hotel travel desk. Often two to three times the Grab price. The exception is group shuttles to Hue, which are cheaper that way.

For the seasons and when to visit, see our guide to Hoi An's weather and best time to go.

FAQ

Pedestrian street in Hoi An Old Town with shops and bicycles — Daytime in the Old Town — tourists, bicycles, shops

What is the nearest airport to Hoi An?

Da Nang International Airport (code DAD), 30 km to the north. Hoi An has no airport of its own. The cheapest way in is public bus No. 1 at ~$0.60.

How much is a Grab from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?

A GrabCar is 380,000–450,000 VND (~$15–18) for a 4-seat car. The price is fixed. Pay cash or by card. The drive is 30–40 minutes.

Can you get around Hoi An without a motorbike?

Easily. The town is compact — a bicycle and your feet are enough. The beach is a 10-minute ride, the villages 15 minutes. You only need a bike for out-of-town trips (Mỹ Sơn, the Marble Mountains).

How do you get from Hue to Hoi An?

A Sinh Tourist or Hanh Cafe bus is ~$4–6 and takes 3.5–4 hours over the Hải Vân Pass. Or rent a motorbike — one of the best rides in Vietnam.

Does Grab work in Hoi An?

Yes, but not as well as in Da Nang. Fewer drivers, and a 10–15 minute wait at peak hours. A GrabBike shows up faster than a GrabCar.

Are hotel bicycles free?

Many hotels lend them for free — boutique hotels and guesthouses especially. If not, street rental is ~$1–2 a day.

Prices current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — double-check before you travel.

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