Getting Around Da Nang: Grab, Taxi, Bus and Scooter (2026)

Getting around Da Nang works by app: a GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute. The subsidised city bus is a flat 8,000 VND a trip, and a 50cc scooter rents from 195,000 VND a day. Riding one needs the right licence class.

Vincent Nguyen

On this page
  1. Which one for which trip
  2. Compare the options
  3. Grab — the ride app to set up first
  4. Xanh SM — the electric car and bike
  5. Be — the card app
  6. Metered taxis — Mai Linh, Tien Sa and the airport queue
  7. The city bus — a flat fare
  8. A rented scooter — a cheap day, one condition
  9. Walking — no fare
  10. What the law requires
  11. Common questions

For most trips in Da Nang, take a ride-hailing car: the rates are published, so you can compare before you leave. A GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute. The one rule: on a GrabCar the app price is the amount to pay, with no other surcharge except tolls and parking.

Which one for which trip

Trip Option What it costs
Airport into the city Ride-hailing car or taxi A GrabCar averages 70,000–120,000 VND over 3–5 km and 10–15 minutes.
Airport on a budget City bus route 06 15,000 VND for less than half the route and 22,000 VND for the full route.
Beach to the city centre Ride-hailing car, bike or bus A GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute; the subsidised bus is a flat 8,000 VND.
Hoi An, one way Ride-hailing car A GrabCar 4 seats starts at 279,818 VND one way.
A night out Ride-hailing car or bike Grab adds 10,000 VND between 22:00 and 05:59. Xanh SM adds 20,000 VND on a car between 22:00 and 06:00. Xanh SM adds 10,000 VND on a bike between 22:00 and 05:59.
The monthly commute City bus A subsidised route is a flat 8,000 VND a trip; route 02’s monthly pass is 700,000 VND for one route or 1,000,000 VND connecting.

Compare the options

Option Price How to pay The catch
Grab car A 27,000 VND opening fare for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute, on a fare table dated 8 July 2026 An international credit or debit card, or a stored-value wallet or saved bank card At the airport the rider pays a 9,000 VND entry fee plus a 15,000 VND platform fee, as of 23 January 2025
Grab bike A 12,273 VND opening fare for the first two kilometres, then 4,222 VND a kilometre and 344 VND a minute The same linked card or wallet The app needs a local SIM card to run
Xanh SM car 30,500 VND for the first 2 km, then 15,300 VND a kilometre to km 12, on its page in October 2026 — A 20,000 VND surcharge runs between 22:00 and 06:00
Xanh SM bike 12,000 VND for the first 2 km, then 4,500 VND a kilometre — A 10,000 VND surcharge runs between 22:00 and 05:59
Metered taxi (Mai Linh, Tien Sa) The fare on the cab’s meter Cash: Mastercard and Visa are taken by a limited number of companies such as Tien Sa and VinaSun Some companies add an airport access fee of 10,000 to 30,000 VND; others include it in the fare
City bus A flat 8,000 VND a trip on the subsidised routes; route 06 to the airport is 15,000–22,000 VND Small change, or a monthly pass card with that month’s sticker The buses run from 5:00 to 21:00
Rented scooter 50cc from 195,000 VND a day or 4,500,000 VND for 30 days; an automatic from 100,000 to 150,000 VND a day at Gia Huy A passport as the deposit at AZ It needs the right licence class; the fine runs to 2,000,000–4,000,000 VND

Grab — the ride app to set up first

Da Nang airport page listing taxi, ride-hailing and bus pickup points and fares
The airport's own page on taxis, ride-hailing and buses. Source: Da Nang International Airport - transport from the airport, captured 8 October 2026

Grab runs cars and motorbikes. When you book, state the domestic terminal (T1) or the international terminal (T2).

A GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute. A GrabBike opens at 12,273 VND, then 4,222 VND a kilometre and 344 VND a minute. To Hoi An, a GrabCar 4 seats starts at 279,818 VND one way.

Pay with an international credit or debit card linked to the account, or from a stored-value wallet or saved bank cards. At Da Nang airport, GrabCar picks up at positions 11 and 12 at the domestic terminal and 6 and 7 at the international terminal, in place since 24 January 2025.

At the airport the rider pays the driver a 9,000 VND entry fee, plus a 15,000 VND GrabCar platform fee, as of 23 January 2025. Between 22:00 and 05:59 a 10,000 VND surcharge is added.

GrabTaxi is an ordinary metered taxi, while a GrabCar trip costs the app price with no other surcharge except tolls and parking.

Good for

  • Short trips across the city at a published per-kilometre rate.
  • Paying without dong, from a linked foreign card.
  • Two named airport pickup positions, one per terminal.

Skip if

  • You have no data on your phone: the app needs a local SIM card.
  • You want the cheapest airport trip: bus route 06 is 15,000 VND for the short leg.
  • You ride after 22:00: a 10,000 VND surcharge starts then.

Xanh SM — the electric car and bike

Xanh SM runs a fully electric service. Its Da Nang car fare is 30,500 VND for the first 2 km, then 15,300 VND a kilometre to km 12, on its page in October 2026. A Xanh SM bike is 12,000 VND for the first 2 km, then 4,500 VND a kilometre.

A Xanh SM car adds 20,000 VND between 22:00 and 06:00. A Xanh SM bike adds 10,000 VND between 22:00 and 05:59.

At the airport, Xanh Airport taxis are licensed to collect passengers at Column 9, outer lane, in August 2023. Its hotline is 1900 2088.

Good for

  • A fully electric car or a bike.
  • A car night ride: the app adds 20,000 VND between 22:00 and 06:00.

Skip if

  • You want the lower opening fare: a GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND.

Be — the card app

Be lists Da Nang among the cities it serves. Pay by card and the driver collects no cash, because the fare goes into the driver’s account in the app.

Good for

  • A card trip: the driver collects no cash.

Metered taxis — Mai Linh, Tien Sa and the airport queue

Taxis wait at the stops just outside the arrivals hall. From pillar 3 in the arrivals public area, the pickup point is the second lane, the same at both terminals.

The airport names Mai Linh, Tien Sa, VinaSun, Datranco, Danang Taxi and Hai Van, and gives Xanh SM on 1900 2088. Mai Linh’s nationwide hotline is 1055. Taxis run 24/7.

A metered taxi charges the fare on its meter. Bring cash: Mastercard and Visa are accepted by only a limited number of companies, among them Tien Sa and VinaSun. Some companies add an airport access fee of 10,000 to 30,000 VND; others include it in the fare. Take only authorised company taxis with proper branding and signage, not an unofficial car inside the airport.

Good for

  • Landing late: taxis run through the night.
  • A phone booking: Mai Linh on 1055.

Skip if

  • You carry no cash: card acceptance is limited to a few companies.

The city bus — a flat fare

On the subsidised city routes, a single trip is a flat 8,000 VND. Buses run continuously from 5:00 to 21:00. Board through the front door and leave through the back, with small change ready or a monthly pass card with that month’s sticker.

Route 06 to the airport and route 02 to Hoi An are priced by distance, not flat. Route 06 is 15,000 VND for less than half the route, 22,000 VND for the whole route and 8,000 VND for students.

Route 02 is 8,000 VND up to 10 km, 20,000 VND from 10 to 25 km and 30,000 VND for a full run. Route 02’s monthly pass is 700,000 VND for one route or 1,000,000 VND connecting.

The DanaBus hotline is 0236 3711468, and the city’s own route finder sits at ecobus.danang.gov.vn. The full route list is on Da Nang public bus.

Good for

  • The cheapest fixed fare in the city, at 8,000 VND.
  • The airport: route 06 stops there for 15,000 VND on the short leg.

Skip if

  • You travel after 21:00: the buses stop.

A rented scooter — a cheap day, one condition

DanangBike lists 50cc scooters from 195,000 VND a day, 1,250,000 VND for 7 days and 4,500,000 VND for 30 days, on its page in October 2026. Electric scooters start at 190,000 VND a day, and a Vespa or Honda PCX from 450,000 VND a day.

Gia Huy quotes automatics at 100,000 to 150,000 VND a day, and 2,500,000 to 4,500,000 VND a month, in a message on 3 October 2026. AZ quotes the Wave and Sirius 110cc at 100,000 VND, and its automatics at 120,000 VND, for a one-to-three-day rental. AZ asks for a passport as the deposit on pickup.

A Vespa, Honda PCX or another motorcycle-class scooter needs the appropriate motorcycle licence and papers. Motorbike rental in Da Nang compares the shops, and Buy or rent a motorbike covers the longer stay. The moped rule and the fine bands are in Riding without a licence: fines.

Good for

  • A day of several stops, at 195,000 VND.
  • A month: 4,500,000 VND for 30 days.

Skip if

  • You hold no motorbike licence: riding without the required licence is a prohibited act.
  • You do not want to leave a passport at the shop: AZ takes it as the deposit.

Walking — no fare

From the airport, two roads lead in on foot: Duy Tan and Nguyen Van Linh. Walking takes about half an hour to the Han River and more than an hour to the beach. The route in detail is on Airport to city.

What the law requires

Law 36/2024/QH15 makes operating a motor vehicle in road traffic without the required driving licence a prohibited act. Class A1 covers a two-wheeled motorbike up to 125 cm3 or an electric motor up to 11 kW. A rider using an international driving permit from a Vienna Convention country must carry both the permit and a matching, still-valid national licence.

Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP sets the fine for riding a bike of that class without a licence, or with an expired or mismatched one, at 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 VND.

The licence, the international permit and conversion are covered in Vietnam driving licence for foreigners. The police checks, the fine bands and the moped rule are in Riding without a licence: fines, and registering a bike you own in Register a motorbike. New to the city? First week checklist covers the paperwork side of the move.

Not confirmed: The per-kilometre rate of a Mai Linh or Tien Sa meter is not published; the meter in the cab sets the fare. Be carries no published Da Nang fare.

Common questions

How do I pay for a Grab ride in Da Nang?

Grab links an international credit or debit card, and also takes a stored-value wallet or saved bank cards. A GrabCar trip costs the app price, with no other surcharge except tolls and parking.

How much does a Grab cost in Da Nang?

A GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND for the first two kilometres, then 12,175 VND a kilometre and 442 VND a minute. The fare table is dated 8 July 2026. A GrabBike opens at 12,273 VND, then 4,222 VND a kilometre and 344 VND a minute.

Is Xanh SM cheaper than Grab in Da Nang?

Xanh SM's Da Nang car fare is 30,500 VND for the first 2 km, then 15,300 VND a kilometre to km 12. A GrabCar 4 seats opens at 27,000 VND, then 12,175 VND a kilometre.

Is there a taxi I can phone in Da Nang?

Mai Linh's hotline is 1055, and the airport names Mai Linh, Tien Sa, VinaSun, Datranco, Danang Taxi and Hai Van, with 1900 2088 for Xanh SM. Taxis run 24/7.

What does the city bus cost, and where does it go?

The subsidised city routes charge a flat 8,000 VND a trip, and the buses run from 5:00 to 21:00. Route 06 serves the airport and is priced by distance: 15,000 VND for less than half the route and 22,000 VND for the full route. Route 02 runs to Hoi An, priced by distance from 8,000 VND up to 10 km.

Should I rent a scooter in Da Nang?

A 50cc scooter starts at 195,000 VND a day, or 4,500,000 VND for 30 days, and Gia Huy quotes an automatic at 100,000 to 150,000 VND a day. A Vespa or Honda PCX needs the appropriate motorcycle licence.

Do I need a driving licence to ride a motorbike in Da Nang?

Yes. Riding without the licence the law requires is a prohibited act. Class A1 covers a two-wheeled motorbike up to 125 cm3 or an electric motor up to 11 kW. Riding that class with no licence carries a fine of 2,000,000 to 4,000,000 VND.

How do I get from Da Nang airport into the city?

Ride-hailing cars pick up at positions 11 and 12 at the domestic terminal and 6 and 7 at the international terminal, in place since 24 January 2025. Taxis wait at the second lane, reached from pillar 3, the same at both terminals. Bus route 06 leaves the airport at 15,000 VND for less than half the route.

How do I avoid being overcharged in a taxi?

A metered taxi charges the fare on its meter, so ask the driver to use the meter.

Where can I park a motorbike in Da Nang?

At Da Nang airport, motorbike parking is 3,000 VND for the first 4 hours. The toll booths there take cash in dong only.

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