Ho Chi Minh City Transportation Tips by Fondest_Memories

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Motorcycle
Getting TO/AROUND: The traffic in Saigon(HCMC) is nothing I've ever seen before in my life! As I watched locals hurrily make their way through countless busy intersections and congested roads and streets, I watched in awe. The rule of the road is fairly simple in Saigon: if there's room, then you proceed; Yes, even if it means claiming the sidewalks...hahaha....My point being...If you think you can handle the kind of traffic with people recklessly maneuvering their way around you. Then by all means purchase or rent a motor scooter (usually 125cc) and take the traffic head on. I'm not sure about renting motor scooters in this city, but a new and decent scooter (Chinese made model, Japanese made model is a lot more) is about 5.2 Million VND which equates to roughly $300-350 USD.

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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Taxis can easily be found in Saigon (HCMC). You can go anywhere in the city with a Taxi. One thing you gotta observe once you get on to a taxi is the meter. Make sure metter is on, and the taxi have an operating 2 way radio, which pretty much means it's legitimate. The fare is fairly cheap, and the driver will be willing to wait around on you if you give him a small tip.

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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Cyclo or pedi-cab is probably the cheapest way to get around observe the city of Saigon (HCMC). Although, in certain areas of the city cyclos are restricted. There is an obvious hassle when using this form of transportation, that bargining. Make sure you work out a price with the driver before you get on...Cyclos usually wait around in groups, so if the bargining doesn't work out with one, there are still plenty to bargin with. I personally never used cyclos but my cousins who lives in Vietnam gave me some insight for this tip page.

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