Ho Chi Minh City car rentals

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Ho Chi Minh City only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Ho Chi Minh City is C$ 5.18 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 62 and C$ 83, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Standard Van or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ho Chi Minh City.

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A Standard car rental in Ho Chi Minh City costs C$ 230 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Ho Chi Minh City costs C$ 286 per day, on average.

Most streets in the city are narrow. Therefore, consider driving a small car. This way, you can easily navigate the streets, despite many motorcycles in most parts of the city. Though the roads are well-paved, consider driving a 4WD, especially when driving to places far from the city. Again, you can maneuver the roads despite the weather condition. However, ensure the vehicle has a spacious interior and high performance for a comfortable journey.

Speed limits in the city depend on where you’re driving. If driving car rentals in Ho Chi Minh City on urban streets, the maximum speed limit is 60 km/h (37 mph). On Highways, maintain a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The required speed for driving on rural roads is 40 km/h (25 mph). When approaching school zones, the maximum speed allowed is 30 km/h (18 mph) to ensure the safety of school children. Ho Chi Minh City has many speed limit signs to guide drivers and ensure road safety.

You can find a few spaces to park Ho Chi Minh City car rentals in downtown. However, parking can be hectic because of congestion. Thus, look for spacious but affordable parking lots near the streets. Some cheap parking lots in the city include Vincom Center Parking, Parking Vo Van Kiet, Tran Hung Dao car parking, and parking 24/24. Charges for parking in the city are around ₫5000 (about $0.20) per hour. On-street parking in the city ranges from ₫20000 ($0.85) and ₫25000 ($1.05) for the first 1 hour. However, the rates depend on the street.