Traveling in Hanoi by private car with a driver may be more convenient than other vehicle modes. Nonetheless, tourists should pay more attention to things to make their tours perfect and favorable.
Based on our experience, we list the tourist’s concerns when renting a private car in Hanoi, Danang. Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi Journey
1) How do you communicate with the driver?
Please use Google Translate and Zalo Chat App
In Vietnam we use Zalo instead of WhatsApp/ Line
2) Does the driver know English?
If you would like to get English Speaking Driver please book as soon as possible to help us arrange services
But if he is not available, you don’t need to worry because all our drivers can understand basic English and you can call us on the Hotline +84 936 85 9189, we can support you online
3) Do I need to pay the tip to the driver?
For the compact car, If the tour operator does not mention tip is compulsory it means you don’t need to pay a tip to the driver
However, we hope you can give him some bonus for hard work (from 5 USD)
4) Can my trip be flexible?
Yes, for sure
However, the price is based on distance and duration so we need to know your itinerary to give the quotation. To avoid surprise about budget, please make a plan with specific locations and working time
5) What is the payment method?
Option 1: Bank Account to Bank Account via Wise, etc => Bank charge follows bank rule, Bank charge for both sides => get money in 3-7 days
Option 2: Bank Account – Payment Gate/ Payment Link (PayPal, 1Pay, etc) – Bank Account => Payment Gate charge fee is 3-4%, we can choose which side pay the fee => get money immediately to the E-Wallet -> after 2 days, we can withdraw from E-Wallet to Bank Account
Option 3: Cash
6) How much time to get to Cat Ba Island
Hanoi – Đồng Bài Pier 2 hours – Wait for Ferry in 30 mins – Ferry moving in 20 mins – Ferry station to Hotel in Cat Ba is 40 mins
Total: 4 hours in a normal day
Ferry Ticket is 10.000 VND/ 1 pax (self-pay)
7) When should you visit Dragon Bridge to watch the fire show?
The famous Dragon Bridge will now spray fire and water for a total of two times a week Saturday, and Sunday night. The show will be held 9 pm by the head of the Dragon Bridge, Tran Hung Dao Street
8) Which reasonable company to rent a car with a driver for tourists?
Call us on (+84) 936 859 189 – WhatsApp, Line, Viber, or Zalo are available, to book your vehicle, letting us know the date, time, and destination.
Hanoi Journey Car Rental offers quality service at reasonable prices, providing efficient, punctual customized transport solutions every day of the year and at any time of the day.
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