Where to rent a scooter in Da Lat without a driver's license (for one day)?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
In Da Lat, most rental shops near Xuan Huong Lake and guesthouses/hostels rent scooters without checking a license — they just hold your passport as deposit; price is about 120,000–200,000 VND per day.
Many guesthouses and hostels in central Da Lat offer scooter rental directly to guests without checking a license — they just take your passport as a deposit.
Around Xuan Huong Lake and near the night market there are standalone rental shops that hand out scooters for a day without asking for a license, at roughly 150,000 VND.
It's worth agreeing on the price upfront and checking the scooter for scratches or damage before riding off, to avoid disputes when returning it.
Riding without a license isn't technically legal, and police can fine you if stopped, though in practice tourists are rarely stopped within Da Lat itself.
For a car rental/transfer to Da Lat (e.g. from Nha Trang or Ho Chi Minh City), it's more reliable to arrange it in advance with local drivers or transfer services rather than looking on arrival.