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Renting a motorbike in Cam Ranh
Short answer
Yes. Anything over 50cc requires a valid motorbike licence, and riding without one voids most travel insurance policies even in a minor accident. Rental shops rarely check.
A bike is the best way to ride the coastal road south, and the fastest way to invalidate your travel insurance. Both things are true and most guides only tell you the first.
| Common scams note | No page fetched in this session documented specific Nha Trang / Cam Ranh motorbike rental scams, so nothing is recorded rather than invented. The only adjacent verified warnings are: street-hailed taxis charging roughly double the app fare in Nha Trang (200,000 VND vs 75,000-100,000 VND for a 15-minute ride), and CXR taxi drivers preferring a negotiated fixed fare over the meter. |
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Typical prices
Bike Nha Trang 2026
| Per Day VND | 150,000 |
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| Per Week 7 Days VND | 900,000 |
| Per 15 Days VND | 1,500,000 |
| Per 15 Days NVX PCX VND | 1,600,000 |
| Per Month 30 Days VND | 2,500,000 |
| Note | Flat fleet pricing - the shop charges the same rate for all its standard models. Civil liability insurance, helmet, phone holder, bike lock and water included; fuel is the rider's cost. Free delivery in central Nha Trang; Cam Ranh Airport delivery available for a surcharge (amount not published). |
| Contact | 0816264988, 07:00-22:00, WhatsApp/Telegram/Zalo/Facebook |
Vietnamspot Nha Trang
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| Per Month VND |
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| Long Term 3 Months Plus VNDPer Month | 625,000 |
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Cam Ranh joytime
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Named Shops
| Name | Phone |
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| Anh Nghia | 0937 098 890 |
| Anh Sang | 0944 126 411 |
By Type
| Semi Automatic | Not priced separately by the Nha Trang shops checked - they use one flat rate for the standard fleet (roughly 150,000 VND/day). |
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| Automatic Scooter 125 cc | Same flat rate at Bike Nha Trang (150,000 VND/day); PCX/NVX carry a small premium on longer terms. |
| 150 cc Plus | Not offered by the Nha Trang shops checked. For reference, Tigit Motorbikes (no Nha Trang branch) lists e.g. Honda Blade 110cc at 658,000 VND/day for same-location hire and premium 150cc-500cc models at roughly 1,580,000-1,922,000 VND/day. |
Where to rent
Bike Nha Trang
| Name | Bike Nha Trang |
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| Url | https://bikenhatrang.com/en/guide/gia-thue-xe-may-nha-trang |
| Area | Central Nha Trang, free delivery; Cam Ranh Airport delivery on request |
Motorbike Rental Nha Trang
| Name | Motorbike Rental Nha Trang |
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| Url | https://www.facebook.com/motorbikerentalnhatrang |
| Area | 2 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, Nha Trang |
| Phone | +84 911 144 438 |
| Hours | closes 22:00 |
Tigit Motorbikes
| Name | Tigit Motorbikes |
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| Url | https://www.tigitmotorbikes.com/prices |
| Area | Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Da Nang, Hanoi (plus Phan Rang, Hue, Hoi An, Ha Giang, Phong Nha for an extra fee) |
| Nha Trang Branch | No |
| Deposit | USD 500 for a Honda Blade; USD 1,000 for all other bikes, by cash, transfer or card |
Style Motorbikes
| Name | Style Motorbikes |
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| Url | https://stylemotorbikes.com/ |
| Area | Ha Giang (20 Hoang Huu Chuyen), Hanoi (60 P. Nguyen Khiet, Old Quarter), Hoi An (171 Cua Dai), Ho Chi Minh City (292 Vo Van Kiet, D1) |
| Nha Trang Branch | No |
Deposit norms
| Small Shops | Passport or a cash deposit is the norm at Nha Trang street shops. Bike Nha Trang states 'just a passport or cash deposit'. |
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| International Operators | Tigit Motorbikes takes USD 500-1,000 by card or transfer and does not hold passports. |
| Advice | Leaving a passport is common practice locally but is a well-known risk point; a cash deposit or a photocopy is safer where the shop will accept it. |
Helmet law
| Mandatory | Yes |
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| Detail | Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger. Vietnam applies a zero blood-alcohol limit to drivers and riders. |
Petrol price 2026
| As Of | 2026-09-10 (national price adjustment) |
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| RON 95 III VNDPer Litre | 24,230 |
| RON 95 V VNDPer Litre | 25,530 |
| E 5 RON 92 II VNDPer Litre | 23,740 |
| Zone | Vung 1 / Petrolimex list price |
Licence reality
| Note | Most shops rent without checking a licence, but that does not make riding legal. Under Decree 168 an unlicensed rider faces 2-4 million VND (bike up to 125cc) or 6-8 million VND (over 125cc), a 7-day impound, and a voided insurance claim. Riders from 1949-convention countries (US, Australia, Japan, China, Canada) cannot be legal on anything above 50cc without a Vietnamese licence. Korea is the exception: a bilateral agreement in force since 23 July 2023 lets a Korean IDP be used in Vietnam for one year from its date of issue. |
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to ride a motorbike in Vietnam?
Yes. Anything over 50cc requires a valid motorbike licence, and riding without one voids most travel insurance policies even in a minor accident. Rental shops rarely check.
How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Cam Ranh?
A daily rate for an automatic scooter is a few dollars, less by the week. Expect to leave a deposit or a passport copy, and photograph the bike before you ride away.
Is it safe to ride a motorbike in Cam Ranh?
The coastal road is quiet and well surfaced, which makes it far easier than a Vietnamese city. The risks are trucks on the highway, sand on the corners and a helmet that is not worth the name.
Sources
9Every figure on this page was checked against these pages.