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Cars and Drivers in Hanoi: Grab, Electric Taxis and a Driver for the Day
Grab and Xanh SM, metered taxis from the large firms, a car with a driver for day trips, and the rules if you drive yourself.
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Three Hanoi moments we keep going back to: the Temple of Literature at eight in the morning, a bowl of phở on Bát Đàn, and a drink in the Metropole’s Bamboo Bar at dusk.
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For day trips
A car with a driver
For Hạ Long Bay, Ninh Bình or the Perfume Pagoda, most visitors book a car with a driver through their hotel.
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Ride-hailing 2
Book in the app.
Taxis 1
From the large firms.
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Large firms
Metered taxis
Metered taxis from the large firms, such as Mai Linh, booked through your hotel or restaurant.
Drivers and driving 2
For day trips, and the rules.
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For day trips
A car with a driver
For Hạ Long Bay, Ninh Bình or the Perfume Pagoda, most visitors book a car with a driver through their hotel.
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Permit needed
Driving yourself
To drive in Vietnam you need the 1968 international driving permit with your licence, and third-party insurance.
