About this tour
When Charlie from our team rented a Honda XR 150 from Tigit in Ho Chi Minh City, we found a straightforward, well-run outfit that's been the go-to for motorbike hire across Vietnam for years. The bike itself is a reliable workhorse—light, manageable, and built for Vietnam's roads and traffic. Tigit operates from three cities (HCMC, Danang, Hanoi), so you can pick up in one and drop off in another if you plan ahead. The paperwork is clear, English-speaking staff are on call, and they'll cover repair costs if things go wrong—though you're paying for petrol and responsible for flat tyres. It's a no-frills rental that lets you explore at your own pace, whether that's a day trip or longer.
Highlights
- Transparent contracts—you know exactly what you're renting and the terms
- Phone support and English staff available when you need guidance
- Can start in one city, finish in another for a small fee
- Company covers repair costs; you're not on the hook for breakdowns
- Straightforward damage waiver option at $5/day or $50/month
- Helmet included; bike is light and manageable for Vietnam's roads
- Long track record—largest motorbike rental network in Vietnam
- No pressure to add extras you don't want
What to expect
Hiring a motorbike from Tigit is a smooth process. You'll walk through the paperwork with staff who actually explain what you're signing—no surprises tucked into fine print. The Honda XR 150 is a sensible choice for exploring Vietnam: nimble enough for Saigon's congested streets, stable enough for rougher provincial roads, and not so heavy that you'll struggle if you're not an experienced rider. Charlie found the bike reliable and the support responsive via phone.
What you'll need to sort yourself: petrol stations are everywhere, so that's fine, but flat tyres aren't covered by them, so ride carefully on rough stretches. The optional damage waiver is worth thinking about if you're nervous about cosmetic scrapes or bigger trouble—it's cheap insurance. Most people take it for a day or two. If you're planning to cross between regions, the multi-city drop-off ($50 extra) opens up proper riding itineraries.
What travellers say
- Repair costs covered—breakdowns don't become financial headaches
- English-speaking phone support available throughout your rental period
- Clear, transparent contracts—no hidden clauses or surprises
- Can drop off in a different city for multi-region itineraries
- Established company with three locations across Vietnam
- Affordable optional damage waiver, no hard-sell pressure
- Flat tyres not covered—rough roads carry real risk
- Physically demanding; unsuitable for spinal injuries or pregnancy
- Saigon traffic chaos can rattle inexperienced riders
- Petrol costs add up on longer multi-day trips
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Tigit's been around for years and runs the biggest rental network in Vietnam, so there's real infrastructure behind you. Staff speak English and you can phone anytime. They cover mechanical repairs—engine trouble, clutch issues, brake problems—so you're not stung for workshop bills. The damage waiver is optional and genuinely affordable. The Honda XR 150 is forgiving, light to handle, and won't exhaust you on a long day's ride. Picking up in one city and dropping in another is possible, which opens up north–south riding routes.
This tour isn't suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns—motorbikes are physically demanding. You need moderate fitness at minimum. Flat tyres aren't their liability, so rough roads carry risk. Petrol is your cost. The damage waiver doesn't cover everything—read it carefully. Group sizes aren't relevant here; you're flying solo or with mates you've brought. Saigon traffic is genuinely hectic if you're not used to it. Peak tourist season (Nov–Feb) means you'll share the roads with other rental bikes.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.