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with every country in the world, when you arrive at the airport
you are at the most vulnerable. This is because generally
travellers carry cash and quite a lot of it as well. Therefore
care is always needed and advised. Vietnam is a very safe
country we have never had a problem, however we always take
the most precautions when arriving at any country especially
if it is on business.
Hotel
Cars In
Ho Chi Minh the ride is very quick, taking between 10 to 30
minutes tops at most times. The cost of a car will be between
US$ 10 - US$ 25. Depending on the hotel.
H
anoi
however is quite a bit further, and can take anywhere from
30 minutes to one hour depending where you are staying. The
cost here is considerably more between US$ 20 - US$ 50.
Taxis
From
the airport never take a taxi from a tote. This is difficult
to define in either Ho Chi Minh, or Hanoi, so strongly recommend
that you take the comfort, luxury and safety of one of the
above, hotel cars. Within
the city, the taxis are safe, and pretty many hassles free.
Meters run in most of them, although the starting rates vary
a little from each taxi company.
Alternative
Bicycles
can be rented out for around US$ 1.5 per day, they are a bit
wobbly, but good fun and a great way of travelling around.
Motorbikes
are between US$ 4-7 a day, although I will let you decide
whether insurance is included.
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