AIRPORT EXIT

Vietnam airport exit guides

Hanoi HAN and Ho Chi Minh SGN both have well-known taxi scams. Use Grab or Be from the designated pickup. Vinasun and Mai Linh are the two trusted metered fleets.

Common exit risks
  • • Copycat 'Vinasun' or 'Mai Linh' taxis with rigged meters
  • • Drivers claiming your hotel has moved / burned down / closed
  • • 'Toll fee' surprises on the way from SGN
Cash & card advice
  • • Vinasun (white) and Mai Linh (green) are safe metered options. Cash in VND. Avoid taxis of similar colors — copycats abound.
Ride-hailing status
  • • Grab, Be, and Xanh SM (electric) all work. Pickup zones enforced at SGN and HAN.
AIRPORTS IN VIETNAM
POPULAR ROUTES IN VIETNAM

FAQ

Does Uber work at airports in Vietnam?
Grab, Be, and Xanh SM (electric) all work. Pickup zones enforced at SGN and HAN.
Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Vietnam?
Vinasun (white) and Mai Linh (green) are safe metered options. Cash in VND. Avoid taxis of similar colors — copycats abound.
What currency do I need for a taxi in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the VND (₫). Cash preferred; small VND notes. Grab is safest for card-on-file. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
Do I tip taxi drivers in Vietnam?
Not expected — round up. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
What airport scams are common in Vietnam?
The three most reported on arrival: Copycat 'Vinasun' or 'Mai Linh' taxis with rigged meters; Drivers claiming your hotel has moved / burned down / closed; 'Toll fee' surprises on the way from SGN. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
Which airports in Vietnam have exit guides?
We cover 4 airports in Vietnam — including CXR, DAD, HAN, SGN. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.