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Short answer

Only with a Vietnamese licence, or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention together with your home licence. Permits issued under the 1949 convention are not recognised.

The legal question comes before the price question. Vietnam recognises one kind of international driving permit and not the other, and which passport you hold decides whether self-drive is even an option.

Can Foreigners Self DriveYes, but only with a valid home-country national driving licence PLUS an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention by a country that is a contracting party to that convention. Any other IDP (1949 Geneva Convention, or one sold by a private organisation) is not recognised and the driver counts as unlicensed.

Vietnam Convention Status

ConventionConvention on Road Traffic, Vienna, 8 November 1968 (UN Treaty Collection chapter XI-B-19)
Vietnam Accession Date2014-08-20
Vietnam Distinguishing SignVN
Parties Count As Of91 parties and 36 signatories as listed by the UN Treaty Collection on 2026-09-11

IDP Acceptance

AcceptedIDPs issued by contracting parties to the 1968 Vienna Convention, this covers most of Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Nordics excl. Iceland), Russia, and many others.
Validity ConditionAn IDP is valid in Vietnam if issued by the competent authority of a Vienna Convention member state, in the standardised format, and issued no more than three years before use.
Conflicting ClaimA US government-facing claim that Vietnam recognises US IDPs circulates; the Vietnam Tourism page notes the ambiguity but states the US only issues 1949-convention IDPs. Vietnamese legal sources are consistent that only 1968 IDPs are recognised.

Not Accepted 1949 Only

Verified Not Parties To The 1968 Convention
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea (signed 29 Dec 1969 but never ratified, so NOT a contracting party, but see the bilateral agreement below: a Korean IDP IS usable in Vietnam)
  • China
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Iceland
Practical ConsequenceTravellers from these countries cannot legally drive in Vietnam on a home-issued IDP. Options are: obtain a 1968-format IDP from a country where they are eligible, convert to / obtain a Vietnamese licence (GPLX), or not drive.

Law 2024 2025 changes

InstrumentLaw on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024 (Luat Trat tu, an toan giao thong duong bo 2024), in force 2025-01-01
Changes
  • Driving licence (GPLX) issuance transferred from the Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Public Security from 2025-01-01.
  • Motorcycle class A1 reduced from up to 175cc to up to 125cc for licences issued on or after 2025-01-01; licences issued before that date keep the 175cc entitlement without retesting, but revert to the 125cc limit on renewal after expiry.
  • Decree 168/2024/ND-CP replaced the previous penalty framework from 2025-01-01 with sharply higher administrative fines and a licence points-deduction system.
  • Circular 12/2025/TT-BCA (Ministry of Public Security) now governs issuance of IDPs in Vietnam. Article 29.1 states an IDP issued in Vietnam may not substitute for a Vietnamese driving licence inside Vietnam.
  • Decree 151/2024/ND-CP is reported to introduce testing requirements for under-50cc riders (previously licence-exempt); implementation detail not confirmed.

Licence classes

A 1Motorcycles up to 125cc (from 2025-01-01; previously up to 175cc). Electric motorcycles up to 11 kW.
AMotorcycles above 125cc. Decree 168 fine brackets are split at 125cc, confirming the threshold, though sources did not spell out the class letter for the >125cc category consistently (some texts also refer to A2 for >11 kW electric).
Under 50 ccNo driving licence currently required for motorbikes/scooters under 50cc, which is why 50cc scooters are the common rental for licence-less tourists. Decree 151/2024/ND-CP is reported to be changing this.
ElectricElectric two-wheelers of 4 kW or less and 50 km/h or less need no licence; up to 11 kW needs A1; above 11 kW needs A2.

Licence conversion

Who CanForeigners residing in Vietnam (temporary or permanent residence) can convert a valid foreign licence to a Vietnamese GPLX, or sit the Vietnamese test. Reported as suited to long-term residents with a work permit / residence card.
Typical Cost VND385,000 - 735,000 VND reported
Typical Time5-10 business days for conversion; 2-4 weeks to take the full Vietnamese test
NoteShort-stay tourists generally cannot convert; the practical route is a 1968 IDP.

Fines decree 168

Effective From2025-01-01
Motorcycle Under 125 cc no Licence VND
  • 2,000,000
  • 4,000,000
Motorcycle Over 125 cc no Licence VND
  • 6,000,000
  • 8,000,000
Car no Licence VND
  • 18,000,000
  • 20,000,000
Vehicle Impound Days7
Impound Storage Fee VNDPer Day
  • 50,000
  • 100,000
Lending Vehicle To Unlicensed Driver individual VND
  • 8,000,000
  • 10,000,000
Lending Vehicle To Unlicensed Driver organisation VND
  • 16,000,000
  • 20,000,000
Other Reported RangeVietnam Tourism states fines for driving without a valid licence start at 2,000,000 VND and reach 6,000,000 VND for more serious cases.
AnecdoteTigit Motorbikes reports Ha Giang enforcement against foreign riders at around 3,000,000 VND per person.

Insurance

Void Without Valid LicenceYes
DetailVietnamese motor insurance policies exclude cover for accidents caused while driving without a valid licence, leaving the driver personally liable. Travel/medical insurance commonly excludes motorbike accidents unless the rider holds a licence valid for the vehicle, so claims are typically denied.

Self drive car availability Nha Trang Cam Ranh

Offered To ForeignersYes, but thinly. Peer-to-peer / platform rentals are the practical route; the international brands with a Vietnam presence largely do not have a Cam Ranh branch.
Verified Providers
  • MiotoRent (miotorent.com) lists self-drive cars in Nha Trang with delivery to Cam Ranh International Airport or a hotel, and states foreigners need a 1968 Vienna Convention IDP or a Vietnamese licence.
  • Localrent lists both Nha Trang and Cam Ranh as Vietnamese rental cities.
  • Kayak lists Hertz as a supplier with one location at Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport.
Not AvailableAvis Vietnam (avis.com.vn) lists only Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, no Nha Trang or Cam Ranh branch.
CaveatSeveral Vietnamese operators state that self-drive hire is rarely practical for visitors and push chauffeur-driven cars instead; with-driver hire is the dominant product in Khanh Hoa.

Companies

Avis Vietnam

NameAvis Vietnam
Websitehttps://avis.com.vn/
Offeringself-drive and chauffeur-driven cars
CXR PickupNo
Locations
  • Hanoi
  • Da Nang
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Phu Quoc
NotesHomepage lists only those four cities; Nha Trang and Cam Ranh are not offered. No published rates on the site.

Sixt Vietnam

NameSixt Vietnam
Websitehttps://www.sixt.com/car-rental/vietnam/

Hertz (at Cam Ranh Airport)

NameHertz (at Cam Ranh Airport)
Websitehttps://www.kayak.com/Nha-Trang-Cam-Ranh-Airport-Car-Rentals.CXR.cap.ksp
Offeringcar rental at the airport
CXR PickupYes
NotesKayak's CXR page lists Hertz as the supplier with one location at the airport, address given as '12f St B7 Apt Ct4b', hours Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30, Sat 08:30-11:30. No rate was displayed.

MiotoRent

NameMiotoRent
Websitehttps://miotorent.com/catalog?city=nhatrang
Offeringself-drive
CXR PickupYes
DepositNo cash deposit; part payment on booking, balance on pickup. Insurance included in the quoted rate.
Foreigner Requirement1968 Vienna Convention IDP or a Vietnamese licence

Example Price VNDPer Day

From690,000
To2,783,000
Examples
  • VinFast VF3 2026 - 690,000 VND/day
  • Kia Carnival - 2,783,000 VND/day
Fleet
  • Honda City
  • Honda Civic RS
  • Honda CR-V G
  • Kia Sorento
  • Mitsubishi Xpander
  • Kia Carnival
  • VinFast VF3
  • VinFast VF5
  • Geely
  • MG

Mioto (mioto.vn)

NameMioto (mioto.vn)
Websitehttps://www.mioto.vn/
Offeringself-drive and with-driver, 4-7 seat cars (peer-to-peer platform, per its own site title)

Chungxe

NameChungxe
Websitehttps://chungxe.vn/
Offeringself-drive car rental platform (per its own site description: 'Nen tang cho thue xe tu lai tai Viet Nam')

Mai Linh

NameMai Linh
Offeringtaxi (metered), see airport_transfers and getting_around; a car-rental arm was not confirmed for Cam Ranh
NotesMai Linh is repeatedly named as one of the two reputable metered taxi brands at CXR. Its hotline is 1055 nationally and 0258.38.38.38.38 in Khanh Hoa. No verified self-drive rental product.

K2 Tourism (Hoai Phuong Travel Car)

NameK2 Tourism (Hoai Phuong Travel Car)
Websitehttps://www.xedulichnhatrang.com.vn/en
Offeringcar with driver, 4 to 45 seats; airport transfers and city tours
CXR PickupYes
ContactHotline +84 822 042 886, Zalo 0822042886, [email protected]

Example Price VND

CXR Transfer One Way

4 seat250,000
7 seat300,000
16 seat500,000

Nha Trang City Tour 4 h

4 seat600,000
7 seat700,000
16 seat900,000

Vietnam Car Hire

NameVietnam Car Hire
Websitehttps://vietnamcarhire.com/package/cam-ranh-airport-to-nha-trang-city/
Offeringprivate car with driver, 4-5 seat cars up to coaches
CXR PickupYes
NotesQuoted price not published on the page. Inclusions: driver, fuel, bottled water, tolls, transport insurance, taxes. Route stated as ~35 km / ~1 hour. Contact +84 981 822 624.

Let's Fly Travel

NameLet's Fly Travel
Websitehttps://letsflytravel.vn/en/car-rental-service-in-nha-trang/
Offeringcar with driver, 4 to 45 seats
CXR PickupYes
NotesPrice list is published only as images, so no figures could be read. Hotline 1900.63.63.32; office STH17-04 Thanh Tinh St, Le Hong Phong 1, Nha Trang.

Vietnam Drive

NameVietnam Drive
Websitehttps://www.vietnamdrive.com/car-rental/self-drive/
Offeringself-drive car rental, multiple cities
Notesdetails unconfirmed.

Aggregators

Klook

NameKlook
Websitehttps://www.klook.com/en-US/airport-transfers/service/cxr-cam-ranh-airport/
CXR InventoryYes
Offeringprivate airport transfers and charters (with driver), not self-drive
Vehicle Classes
  • Economy 5 seater (4 pax, 2 bags)
  • Economy 7 seater (4 pax, 4 bags)
  • Premium 9 seater (8 pax, 5 bags)
  • Bus 15 seater (14 pax, 8 bags)
Review Count13,314 reviews, 4.7/5 as displayed 2026-09-12

Prices USDFrom

Nha Trang Center11
North Nha Trang11
South Nha Trang11
North Nha Trang Bay19
Cam Ranh10
Xa Cam Lam (Bai Dai / Cam Lam commune)10

Kayak

NameKayak
Websitehttps://www.kayak.com/Nha-Trang-Cam-Ranh-Airport-Car-Rentals.CXR.cap.ksp
CXR InventoryYes
Suppliers ListedHertz

Localrent

NameLocalrent
Websitehttps://localrent.com/en/vietnam/
CXR InventoryYes
Cities Listed
  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Da Nang
  • Nha Trang
  • Hue
  • Can Tho
  • Phu Quoc
  • Cam Ranh
  • Phan Thiet
NotesVietnam inventory shown as 353 cars site-wide; fixed pricing including insurance.

Price From USDPer Day

Low Season May To Sep20
High Season Oct To Apr
  • 30
  • 35

DiscoverCars

NameDiscoverCars
Websitehttps://www.discovercars.com/

Rentalcars.com

NameRentalcars.com
Websitehttps://www.rentalcars.com/

QEEQ

NameQEEQ
Websitehttps://www.qeeq.com/

Economybookings

NameEconomybookings
Websitehttps://www.economybookings.com/
NotesAppears only in paid search advertising for the CXR query; no CXR listing page verified.

Skyscanner

NameSkyscanner
Websitehttps://www.skyscanner.com/car-rental-from/cxr/car-rental-from-nha-trang-cam-ranh-airport.html
CXR InventoryYes
Price FromPage titles advertise deals 'from $42' and 'from $59'; the page body would not render to automated fetching so the figure is unconfirmed.
SummaryChauffeur-driven hire is the standard way visitors move around Khanh Hoa. Rates are quoted per vehicle, one-way or per day, and normally include fuel, tolls, driver and insurance. Drivers usually speak little English.

Airport and local rates VND

OperatorK2 Tourism (xedulichnhatrang.com.vn)

CXR To Nha Trang One Way

4 seat250,000
7 seat300,000
16 seat500,000

Nha Trang City Tour 4 (hours)

4 seat600,000
7 seat700,000
16 seat900,000

Long route private car prices

NotePrices below are per vehicle, all-inclusive, as displayed on 12Go.asia and KKday on 2026-09-12.

Cam Ranh Airport To Da Lat

USD40
OperatorMixi Travel, Comfort 3 pax
Duration (hours)2h23m

Nha Trang To Da Lat

USD
  • 37
  • 40
Operators
  • Mixi Travel Comfort 3pax (2h25m)
  • Saigon DMC SUV 4pax (3h20m)
  • Ngan Linh Transport Economy 3pax (3h)
  • Mui Ne Private Car Sedan 3pax (1h55m)

Da Lat To Cam Ranh KKday

USD72.61
ProductPrivate Transfer | From Da Lat to Cam Ranh (and vice versa)

Nha Trang To Mui Ne

USDFrom46
Note12Go's route summary shows taxis from US$46; a filter panel on the same page showed US$17+, so treat the low figure with caution.

Nha Trang To Quy Nhon

USDFrom72

Nha Trang To Da Nang

USDFrom209

Nha Trang To Hoi An

USDFrom233

Klook kkday charters

PlatformKlook
ProductNha Trang Car Rental With Driver (No Distance Limit)
Urlhttps://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/129328-nha-trang-car-rental-with-driver-no-distance-limit/
Price NotePackage prices load only after selecting a date and package in Klook's booking widget and could not be read.
Rating4.8/5 from 32 reviews, 200+ booked
ExtrasCam Ranh Airport pick-up can be booked in advance; no child seats.

Vehicles

5 seaterStandard sedan or equivalent - 3 passengers, 3 standard bags
7 seaterStandard SUV/MPV or equivalent - 4 passengers, 4 bags
16 seaterFord Transit van or equivalent - 10 passengers, 12 bags

Overtime Surcharge VNDPer Hour

Sedan150,000
SUV Mpv200,000
Van250,000
Paymentcash to the driver
PlatformKKday
ProductPrivate Tour | Phan Rang Discovery - Sheep Field, Vineyard & Sao Bien Binh Lap Beach | from Nha Trang City
USD49.92
Urlhttps://www.kkday.com/en/product/productlist?keyword=Cam%20Ranh%20airport%20transfer

Named operators

NameUrlFleetContactNote
K2 Tourism / Hoai Phuong Travel Carxedulichnhatrang.com.vn4 to 45 seats+84 822 042 886n/a
Let's Fly Travelletsflytravel.vn4 to 45 seats1900.63.63.32n/a
Vietnam Car Hirevietnamcarhire.comn/a+84 981 822 624n/a
Mixi Travel12go.asian/an/aSells CXR and Nha Trang private transfers through 12Go
Saigon DMC12go.asian/an/aSells Nha Trang-Da Lat SUV transfers through 12Go

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Frequently asked questions

Can tourists drive a car in Vietnam?

Only with a Vietnamese licence, or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention together with your home licence. Permits issued under the 1949 convention are not recognised.

Is it better to rent a car or hire a driver in Vietnam?

For most visitors, a car with a driver. It costs little more once fuel and parking are counted, removes the licence problem entirely, and the traffic here rewards local experience.

Can I rent a car at Cam Ranh airport?

Yes, though the market is dominated by cars with drivers rather than self-drive. Book ahead: the desks at CXR are thin compared with a major international airport.

Sources

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Every figure on this page was checked against these pages.

  1. treaties.un.org
  2. theextramile.co
  3. vietnamlawmagazine.vn
  4. blog.vietnamteachingjobs.com
  5. vietnamtourism.com
  6. tigitmotorbikes.com
  7. miotorent.com
  8. localrent.com
  9. kayak.com
  10. avis.com.vn
  11. mioto.vn
  12. chungxe.vn
  13. greensm.com
  14. xedulichnhatrang.com.vn
  15. vietnamcarhire.com
  16. letsflytravel.vn
  17. klook.com
  18. discovercars.com
  19. skyscanner.com
  20. 12go.asia
  21. kkday.com
  22. 12go.asia
  23. 12go.asia
  24. 12go.asia
  25. 12go.asia
  26. klook.com

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