We understand that coming to a new country, renting a bike, getting used to the traffic etc… is a very tricky business. So much so, that many people put it off or never do it at all. They end up paying way too much for taxis and Grabs and also have to put up with the general inconvenience that it involves.
The company was started by an expat, Danny, for expats. He wanted to treat people as he would like to be treated as a customer and not let them get ripped off.
So, Rentabike Vietnam was formed in the hope of reducing some, if not all of those fears, by informing you of the process that we take and think that every rental firm should follow.
In this article we tell you about what kinds of bike there are and how you might make your choice. We also tell you about the rental process so that nothing is a big surprise.
Another of our aims is to rent you a decent bike that will not break down and to help you with anything connected to that rental. This could be route instructions, advice on how to drive in Vietnam and contact assistance should you need anything on the road.
We are honest, straight forward and reliable. You can see evidence of this from our reviews on Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook.
Now, you wanted to rent a bike so here we will walk you through the procedure so that you know exactly what to do, what we will ask you and what is needed.
We offer daily, weekly and monthly rates for most of our bikes. In order to charge you correctly we need to know how long you intend to rent for.
The daily rate is considered a short term / tourist rental whether you live in Hanoi or not and is priced as such. We have bikes ranging from 7 – 35 usd per day. The security deposit for these rentals is EITHER 500usd OR an original passport(with entry stamp to Vietnam). We do not accept anything other than these as a deposit
NOTE: We hold this and return it to you once you return the bike in its original condition.
The weekly rate is simply the daily rate x 6 as we discount every 7th day for you. Yes, that means that 7 days cost the same as 6 days and no we don’t reduce the cost of the 6th day. The deposit conditions are exactly as the daily rental above.
Please Note: We like to know how long you wish to rent for so that we an manage our stock of bikes for customers. However, if you do need to extend your rental we can often accommodate this. We appreciate as much advance notice as possible. We often leave a minimum of 24hrs between rentals to allow us time for any servicing or maintenance needed.
The monthly rental rates are much lower that the daily and weekly for good reason. They are long term and also there is much less wear and tear on the bike. This rental term is for those people who are living in Vietnam and are for in one city only. They are not for pick up and drop off tourist rentals between cities. Our prices range from 40 to 85 usd per month.
The deposit for these rentals is one month’s rent and that you let us know your home and work address as well as email and telephone number. This is all so we can contact you and arrange servicing of the bike.
Some people come to us and they have never ridden a motorbike. Some have never even ridden a bicycle and we have to refuse to let them take a bike. It is dangerous and they could get hurt.
We do offer free driving lessons, so if you want to try it out for free, get in touch.
For those who need to have a quick refresher, we can show them how a bike works and spend a little time making sure they are safe. Once, we are happy that they can control a bike, we then rent to them. We occasionally refuse to rent to people who we feel are not fully in control.
Please note: In order to deter time wasters, we now charge 400k for a lesson. This is REFUNDED immediately, if you rent long term from us.
Most people have learnt to drive an automatic bike, like one of these, or a semi-auto bike, which is like this. We can easily show you the difference and help you learn to drive either one.
Only a small number of our customers have learnt to drive a manual bike, but we can also show you how to drive these as often they are the best choice for longer trips and it is useful to know how to drive them.
By telling us what you need to do on the bike we can suggest certain bikes to you. If you plan to take a trip through the North and go on dirt trails, you are not going to be happy with a small scooter. Vice versa if you only plan to take a few trips to the park with your dog you are unlikely to find a dirt bike convenient or practical.
Your size, weight and level of driving skill also factor in to this decision so without knowing any of this we can only offer broad general advice. If you come in to have a chat with us, we can be more specific. Here are a few customer types, one of which you might fit in to:
We are likely to suggest something like any of the automatic bikes as they have room for shopping on the foot platform and some of them, Honda Lead for example, have huge under seat storage. You can also use the semi-automatic bikes but it is harder to stow bags.
Perhaps you are just visiting friends or Hanoi and you need a bike just to get you around for a day or two. In that case, we would suggest pretty much any of the semi-automatic bikes or the automatic bikes. The final choice would be down to what you are comfortable driving, how many of you will be on the bike or what you might carry on the bike.
Again, all of the automatic bikes and also the semi-automatic bikes are likely to do this job quite well. Generally, the longer the distance you plan to travel, the larger the bike you would choose. This is because there is likely to be more space on the larger bikes to make it more comfortable.
For short distances, say 50-80km, you can get by with an automatic bike. However, these are not ideal for long trips as they tend to get quite hot and may have mechanical problems. They are also not recommended on steep roads as the lack of engine braking and the tendency for brakes to overheat can be dangerous.
The semi-automatic bikes are much better for this, but we recommend choosing one of the larger bikes such as the Honda RSX or the Honda Future. These are slightly larger physically and have more powerful engines and better brakes and suspension.
Any of the manual bikes are a good choice for this and you simply need to choose whether you want a cruiser style, Honda Master / Honda FTR, or a dirt bike, Honda XR150.
We do not rent the automatic bikes for trips between cities because they are more likely to break down and we prefer to rent to riders who have some experience.
The semi-automatic bikes are good for this but again we suggest taking a bigger bike for more safety and comfort. The Honda Blade is capable of this trip but our preferred bike, the Honda Future is a great choice. It doesn’t look cool, but it will be safe and reliable; it won’t break down whilst your friends on Wins will be getting reamed by mechanics almost daily. It also have plentiful power to keep you safe on all roads you encounter from highway to steep winding mountain track.
We have refused to rent the Honda Cub for this kind of trip to customers who choose the cheapest option. Yes, of course a Honda Cub can do this trip, but we feel it is a stupid choice, particularly if the motivation is financial.
If you are taking a trip of a few days or more and you know that you will be going off road and on some dirt tracks, a good choice is the Honda XR150. It is a very comfortable bike with enough power to do most of what you need and want all over Vietnam.
You will find that the seat is big and comfortable enough, even for two people and that the suspension allows enough travel to soak up the bumps. Another thing is that there is enough clearance for you to know worry about the potholes. Added to this, the XR150 is light and nimble so it is equally at home on the trail as it is in the city.
Generally, speaking it is a great all-round bike that suits most drivers in Vietnam.
We are happy for you to try out a few bikes and take them for a quick test drive. We will ask you to leave your passport or significant deposit when doing so.
In fact, we kind of insist that you test drive the bike. This is because we want to be sure that things are ok and you are happy with the bike.
Once you have made the choice of bike, we request that you take the bike for a test drive, if you haven’t already. You should then tell us if you think there is anything that you would like looked at. Maybe, the brakes need adjustment, or the clutch cable etc… We will do that immediately or offer you a different bike of the same make and model.
Once you are happy with your choice of bike we need you to pay and leave deposit. You can see our terms and conditions here on our site. We ask that you do this before taking the bike.
We will note a replacement value for the bike on the contract. This value is the current value of the bike. If the bike is lost, stolen, irreparably damaged, we will ask that the cost of the replacement is paid. There is NO INSURANCE; please be aware of this before you take a bike. We do not ask for new for old as some companies do and we are happy for you the research and query the value stated, however, we have yet to be incorrect on this. If anything, we are slightly under market value.
We cannot be with you all the time and we cannot keep an eye on the bike for you. Therefore, we have to ask you to accept responsibility for the general maintenance of the bike. You can always contact us to ask questions.
We would appreciate it if during your rental you thought of the bike as your own and took good care and responsibility for it. That way the bike is likely to treat you well and be reliable and we will be able to easily help out with preventative maintenance. It is ‘win-win’.
We will also talk to mechanics over the phone to make sure they understand what to do and what to charge. If it is regular maintenance, we will refund you any agreed cost when you return the bike. However, we must know about this first and will not refund any unauthorized cost.
If the police stop you at any point, we can try to help negotiate between them and you. It is best to be calm and polite and call us so that we can try to help with the situation. Here is some more advice on dealing with the police. We will try to help with the police, however, no promises of success.
Well, first of all, we will make sure you have a good quality bike and be available to service it and repair it if you damage it.
We can also give you advice on driving conditions, and routes around Vietnam.
If you are in trouble on the road, we will also talk to mechanics over the phone to make sure they understand what to do and what to charge. If it is regular maintenance, we will refund you any agreed cost when you return the bike. However, we must know about this first and will not refund any unauthorized cost.
If the police stop you at any point, we can try to help negotiate between them and you. It is best to be calm and polite and call us so that we can try to help with the situation. We will try to help, however, no promises made here.
Basically, if you are unsure about something related to the bike or using it, then get in touch.
As we said above, we want you to have a hassle-free rental. We want you to be on a safe, reliable bike and to be confident to do what you need to do and go where you need to go. We also want you to feel happy with the price you are paying and we feel that exemplary service is the way to make that happen.
We are contactable and responsive so make use of our service.
Tax Code: 0105306316
International Tour Operator License: 01-2010/2022/TCDL-GP LHQT
15a Ng. 12 Đ. Đặng Thai Mai, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
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Engine Type
air-liquid cooled, twin cylinder, DOHC, boxer engine
Displacement
1255 cc
Bore X Stroke
102.5 mm x 76 mm
Ignition
FI
Fuel System
fuel injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
electric
Gearbox
6-speed
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm
Rear Suspension
single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes
dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes
single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Front Tyres
120/70 R19
Rear Tyres
170/60 R17
Wheelbase
1514 mm
Seat Height
850 mm
Ground Clearance
790 mm
Kerb Weight
249 kg
Fuel Capacity
20 litres
Dimensions
2207 mm (L) x 952.5mm (W) x 1430 mm (H)
Engine Type
air cooled, OHC, single cylinder
Displacement
149 cc
Bore X Stroke
57.3 mm x 57.8 mm
Ignition
CDI
Fuel System
20 mm piston valve carburettor
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
electric with kick starter backup
Gearbox
5-speed
Front Suspension
telescopic fork, 180 mm axle travel
Rear Suspension
single shock swing arm, 150 mm axle travel
Front Brakes
dual piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Rear Brakes
mechanical drum
Front Tyres
90/90 19
Rear Tyres
110/90 17
Wheelbase
1362 mm
Seat Height
825 mm
Ground Clearance
243 mm
Kerb Weight
129 kg
Fuel Capacity
12 litres
Dimensions
2091 mm (L) x 811 mm (W) x 1125 mm (H)
Engine Type
liquid cooled parallel-twin four stroke
Displacement
470 cc
Bore X Stroke
67 mm x 66.8 mm
Ignition
PGMI – FI
Fuel System
fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Starter
electric
Gearbox
6-speed
Front Suspension
41 mm SFF-BP USD Forks
Rear Suspension
Prolink Mono with 5 stage pre load adjuster
Front Brakes
dual 296 mm discs with 4 piston calipers; ABS
Rear Brakes
240 mm disc; ABS
Front Tyres
110/80R19M/C (59H)
Rear Tyres
160/60R17M/C
Wheelbase
1445 mm
Seat Height
830 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
Kerb Weight
199 kg
Fuel Capacity
17.7 litres
Dimensions
2,155 mm (L) x 830 mm (W) x 1,410 mm (H)
Engine Type
single cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled
Displacement
286 cc
Bore X Stroke
76 mm x 63 mm
Ignition
Full Transistor Digital
Fuel System
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Starter
electric
Gearbox
5-speed
Front Suspension
43 mm telescopic upside down
Rear Suspension
Prolink Mono with 5 stage pre load adjuster
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
220 mm disc, single piston caliper
Front Tyres
80/100 21
Rear Tyres
120/80 18
Wheelbase
1455 mm
Seat Height
880 mm
Ground Clearance
285 mm
Kerb Weight
142 kg
Fuel Capacity
7.8 litres
Dimensions
2230 mm (L) x 820 mm (W) x 1200 mm (H)