Silver Toyota Innova 7-seat car with a Vietnamese number plate in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Transportation Services

Vietnam Tour Expert arranges private airport transfers and private cars with a driver across Vietnam. A Noi Bai Airport transfer to the Hanoi Old Quarter starts at US$33 per car, a Tan Son Nhat Airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh City at US$26, and a private car from Hanoi to Halong Bay at US$81. Prices are per vehicle, one way, and include the driver, fuel, tolls and parking.

Choose a 7-seat car, a 16-seat van, or a 29- or 45-seat coach for groups. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, and you pay one fixed price, with no meter and no haggling.

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Prices updated October 2026, valid for 2026. Vietnam Tour Expert is a licensed Vietnamese tour operator (since 2012).

Vehicle Types and Capacity

All vehicles are private: only your party travels in the car, with air-conditioning, seat belts and a licensed professional driver. Capacity below allows space for normal luggage.

Silver Toyota Innova 7-seat car with a Vietnamese number plate in Ho Chi Minh City7-seat car1–4 guests. Toyota Innova, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Xpander or similar.Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Silver Ford Transit 16-seat passenger van with a Vietnamese number plate16-seat van5–10 guests. Ford Transit or similar.Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hyundai County 29-seat tourist coach on a street in Hanoi, Vietnam29-seat coach11–20 guests. Hyundai County, Samco or Thaco.Photo: KK70088, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
White Hyundai Universe 45-seat coach with the front door open45-seat coach21–35 guests. Hyundai Universe or similar.Photo: Ki hoon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Travelling with a lot of luggage, golf bags or a baby stroller? Choose the next size up, or tell us and we will suggest the right vehicle.

Noi Bai Airport Transfer to Hanoi Old Quarter

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is about 30 km from the Hanoi Old Quarter, around 40–60 minutes by car depending on traffic. Our driver tracks your flight, waits in the arrival hall with a name sign and takes you straight to your hotel. The same price applies from your hotel to the airport.

Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 2 in Hanoi lit up at night
Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 2, about 30 km from the Hanoi Old Quarter. Photo: Christakis Mina, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airport transfer (one way) 7-seat car 16-seat van 29-seat coach 45-seat coach
Noi Bai Airport ↔ Hanoi Old Quarter – daytime (06:00–22:00) US$33 US$37 US$63 US$71
Noi Bai Airport ↔ Hanoi Old Quarter – night (22:00–06:00) US$42 US$48 US$81 US$92

Prices are per vehicle, one way, to or from hotels in the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem and the city centre. Waiting is free for delays of up to 2 hours after the scheduled landing time.

Tan Son Nhat Airport Transfer – Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is about 7–8 km from District 1, usually 25–45 minutes by car, longer at rush hour. Book a private transfer to the city centre, District 1 or District 3 hotels at a fixed price.

Airport transfer (one way) 7-seat car 16-seat van 29-seat coach 45-seat coach
Tan Son Nhat Airport ↔ Ho Chi Minh City centre US$26 US$37 US$63 US$89
Night surcharge (21:30–05:00), added to the price above US$8 US$8 US$11 US$16

Pick-ups and drop-offs between 21:30 and 05:00 carry the night surcharge shown above. Heading to the Mekong Delta or a river cruise? See our Mekong River cruises – transfers can be added to any cruise.

Private Car Hanoi – Halong Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa

A private car is the most comfortable way to reach Northern Vietnam’s highlights: you leave when you want, stop for photos or coffee, and go door to door from your hotel to your cruise port or homestay.

Private transfer (one way) 7-seat car 16-seat van 29-seat coach 45-seat coach
Hanoi → Halong Bay (Halong / Tuan Chau cruise port) US$81 US$91 US$156 US$176
Halong Bay → Hanoi US$65 US$73 US$125 US$141
Hanoi → Ninh Binh (Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh) US$65 US$73 US$125 US$141
Hanoi → Sapa US$154 US$181 US$290 US$332
Sapa → Hanoi US$154 US$181 US$290 US$332
Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway running through green hills on the way to Sapa
The Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway, the main road for a private car from Hanoi to Sapa. Photo: Vmenkov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Hanoi – Halong Bay: about 170 km, 2.5–3 hours on the expressway, to Halong city or Tuan Chau cruise port. Plan your cruise with our Halong Bay travel tips.
  • Hanoi – Ninh Binh: about 95 km, 1.5–2 hours, to Trang An, Tam Coc or Bai Dinh. See our Ninh Binh travel tips.
  • Hanoi – Sapa: about 320 km, 5–6 hours via the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway; the price includes expressway tolls. Read our Sapa travel tips before you go.
Good to know: the one-way prices are for a direct transfer on the same day. For a day trip, a multi-day private car with driver, or a different route, send us your plan and we will quote a fixed price – often less than booking separate transfers.

What Is Included in Our Transfer Prices

  • Included: private air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, fuel, road and expressway tolls, parking fees, and meet-and-greet with a name sign at the airport.
  • Not included: tips for the driver (optional), and a tour guide, entrance tickets or meals unless added to your booking.
  • Your driver speaks basic English for the transfer. For sightseeing with explanations, add a licensed English-speaking guide or book one of our private tours.
  • Tet and public holidays: a surcharge may apply on the main holidays. We confirm the final price in writing before you book.

How to Book a Private Transfer in Vietnam

  1. Send your trip details – route, date, number of guests and your flight number – using the transfer inquiry form below or WhatsApp.
  2. Receive a confirmed quote within 24 hours, with the vehicle type and the fixed price.
  3. Confirm and pay as explained on our deposit and payment page.
  4. Get your driver’s details the day before: name, phone number and plate number.
  5. Meet your driver at the arrival hall or your hotel lobby and enjoy the ride.

Why Book Your Transfer with Vietnam Tour Expert

  • Licensed local operator since 2012 (Asia Travel Expert Co., Ltd., international tour operator licence 01-539/2012/TCDL-GPLHQT), based in Hanoi.
  • Fixed prices per vehicle with tolls and parking included, so there are no surprises at the end of the ride.
  • Flight tracking on airport pick-ups, so your driver adjusts if your flight is early or late.
  • One contact for the whole trip: transfers, Vietnam visa and airport fast track, cruises and private tours, planned around your dates.

Send Your Transfer Inquiry

Tell us your route, date, number of guests and flight number. We reply within 24 hours with the vehicle and a fixed price. There is no payment or obligation at this stage.

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Vietnam Transfer FAQs

1. How much is a taxi or private car from Noi Bai Airport to the Hanoi Old Quarter?

A private transfer from Noi Bai Airport to the Hanoi Old Quarter with Vietnam Tour Expert costs US$33 per 7-seat car in the daytime and US$42 at night (22:00–06:00), one way, including tolls and a meet-and-greet with a name sign. See all vehicle sizes in our Noi Bai transfer prices.

2. How long does it take from Noi Bai Airport to the Old Quarter?

The airport is about 30 km from the Old Quarter, and the drive usually takes 40–60 minutes, more at rush hour (around 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00). Read more about getting around in our Hanoi travel tips.

3. How much is a private car from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

A private car from Hanoi to Halong Bay costs US$81 for a 7-seat car and US$91 for a 16-seat van, one way. Halong Bay back to Hanoi costs US$65 and US$73. The drive takes about 2.5–3 hours on the expressway. Compare with shuttle buses in our Halong Bay travel tips.

4. How long is the drive from Hanoi to Sapa and what does a private car cost?

Hanoi to Sapa is about 320 km, 5–6 hours on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway. A private 7-seat car costs US$154 one way, including expressway tolls, and the same from Sapa back to Hanoi. See our Sapa travel tips.

5. How much is a private transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

A private one-way transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh (Trang An, Tam Coc or Bai Dinh) costs US$65 for a 7-seat car. The drive takes about 1.5–2 hours. For a day trip with stops, ask us for a fixed quote, or plan with our Ninh Binh travel tips.

6. How much is a transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1?

A private transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City costs US$26 per 7-seat car, one way, plus US$8 between 21:30 and 05:00. The drive is usually 25–45 minutes. More tips in our Saigon travel tips.

7. Are the prices per person or per vehicle?

All prices are per vehicle, one way, not per person. A 7-seat car carries up to 4 guests with luggage, a 16-seat van up to 10, a 29-seat coach up to 20 and a 45-seat coach up to 35. See the vehicle guide.

8. What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight and the driver adjusts to the real landing time. Waiting is free for delays of up to 2 hours; for longer delays we contact you, and a waiting charge may apply. Send your flight number with your booking through the transfer inquiry form.

9. Does the driver speak English?

Our drivers speak basic English for the transfer, and our office team is available on WhatsApp during your trip. If you want explanations along the way, add a licensed English-speaking guide or join one of our private tours in Vietnam.

10. Can I book a transfer together with a visa, fast track or tour?

Yes. Many guests book their e-visa, airport fast track and transfers together, so one team handles the whole arrival. See our Vietnam visa service and add the transfer in the same inquiry.

Need a transfer in Vietnam? Send your route and dates through the transfer inquiry form or WhatsApp +84 886 261 368. We usually reply within 24 hours. Planning the rest of the trip? Read our Vietnam travel guides.

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