Taxi vs Shuttle at Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Take Shuttle — cheaper on typical fares.
Side by side
| Factor | Taxi | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Mai Linh / Vinasun taxi | Hotel shuttle |
| Cost | 80,000–150,000 VND | Often free or 50,000 VND |
| Journey | 10–20 min | 15–25 min |
| Wait | 0–5 min | Pre-arranged |
| Payment | Card & Cash | Cash |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Honest meter
- ! Must insist on meter
- ✓ Door-to-door
- ! Only if hotel offers
Scams to watch either way
- Fake taxi brand
Cars painted to look like Mai Linh with fake phone numbers and altered meters.
Avoid: Check the phone number printed on the door matches 0236 38 38 38 38 (Mai Linh).
- Long-route padding
Driver loops via My Khe beach to inflate fare.
Avoid: Grab gives a fixed price — preferred for tourists.
Frequently asked
Q.Taxi or Shuttle from DAD — which is better?
Shuttle — cheaper on typical fares. Hotel shuttle: Often free or 50,000 VND, 15–25 min.
Q.How much is Taxi from Da Nang International Airport?
80,000–150,000 VND typical. Journey 10–20 min, wait 0–5 min. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.How much is Shuttle from Da Nang International Airport?
Often free or 50,000 VND typical. Journey 15–25 min, wait Pre-arranged. Payment: Cash.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at DAD?
Fake taxi brand: Cars painted to look like Mai Linh with fake phone numbers and altered meters. — Check the phone number printed on the door matches 0236 38 38 38 38 (Mai Linh).
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