The route
Vietnam · 134 km · 2h 5m driving
Day-by-day itinerary
134 km · 2h 5m driving · one-way to Hoi An · 2 travelers
1
Days 1–2
Hue · VietnamImperial citadel and royal tombs.
2 nights · stays from $20/night · Things to do in Hue →
drive·1h 28m·103 km est·$11–$33
2
Day 3
Da Nang · VietnamBeach city at the foot of the Hai Van Pass.
1 night · stays from $25/night · Things to do in Da Nang →
drive·37m·31 km est·$6–$18
3
Days 4–5
Hoi An · VietnamLantern-lit ancient trading port.
2 nights · stays from $25/night · Things to do in Hoi An →
Know before you drive
Drive on the
right side
Transmission
Most rental cars are manual (stick shift), automatics cost more and sell out, so book early
Car for your group
compact car, A compact car is plenty
Tolls & vignettes
Tolls / vignettes vary by country (Austria, Switzerland, Czechia need a vignette sticker)
Money
Check the local currency
Driving licence
Carry an International Driving Permit if you're from outside the EU
Minimum age
Rentals are usually 21+; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee (~$15–30/day)
Deposit
You need a credit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit
Best season
Check seasonal mountain-pass closures
Good to know
Carry an International Driving Permit if you're from outside Europe
When to go
Best months: Oct–Apr (north loops) · Feb–Aug (central coast)
Summer
Hot & humid 30–38°C with monsoon downpours
Winter
Cool, misty north (10–18°C); warm centre & south
Spring & autumn
Clear passes and green rice terraces on the loops
What to pack
Vietnam essentials
- Rain shell (mountain showers strike fast)
- Gloves + closed shoes for motorbike loops
- Sun protection for open passes
- Light layers for cool northern nights
Backpacker extras
- Packing cubes & a padlock for hostels
- Quick-dry towel
- Power bank
Driving documents
- Driving licence + International Driving Permit
- Credit card for the car deposit
- Phone mount & car charger
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