Six questions you should ask before finalizing the price for a private car rental in Da Nang

Hiring a car with a driver on a daily basis is a common way to visit Ba Na, Hoi An, My Son, or Hue. Quoted prices between different rental companies can vary quite significantly, and most of that difference comes from things not included in the initial quote.

These six questions only take two minutes to ask and usually save more than haggling.

Does the price already include gasoline and road toll fees? This is the charge that usually gets separated out. The route to Huế via the Hải Vân tunnel has an additional tunnel fee.

2. How many hours does it cover, and how is overtime calculated? "Renting for a day" means something different everywhere — some places count it as 8 hours, others as 10 hours. Also be sure to ask about the hourly rate once that time is exceeded.

3. Are there mileage limits? Most fixed routes don't have them, but for daily rentals with free travel, some places do have mileage limits.

4. Will the driver wait while you're on your tour? It sounds obvious, but that's not always the case — some cheap packages are just drop-off deals where a return pickup time is arranged separately.

5. How many seats does the car have, and is the trunk large enough for luggage? A group of 4 people with 4 large suitcases would find a 5-seater car quite tight. Please specify the number of suitcases when asking for a quote.

6. What foreign languages does the driver speak? If you need to communicate in another language, please inquire in advance; most drivers speak Vietnamese as their primary language.

Two more things: finalize the entire agreement via message instead of verbal discussion, and ask beforehand if a deposit is needed. Tipping taxi drivers in Vietnam is voluntary, not mandatory.

Carriers available on VietSpots are pinned below — check the listed prices and vehicle types there before contacting them.