Do Grab or Maxim taxi drivers charge extra airport entry fees at Cam Ranh airport in Nha Trang?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, drivers on Grab and Maxim often request an extra 12,000–20,000 VND airport entry fee. It's a real charge, but can be covered via in-app tips if you have no cash.
What the community said
A Grab ride from Cam Ranh airport to Melia Vinpearl hotel cost 125,000 VND for the fare plus a 15,000 VND airport entry fee. By comparison, taxi drivers waiting outside the terminal were asking 400,000 VND for the same trip.
5 days ago Entry fee: ~15,000 VND (Grab) — route to Melia Vinpearl
On a Grab ride from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang, the driver requested an additional 12,000 VND airport entry fee right after leaving the terminal area. This appears to be a standard charge.
5 days ago Extra fee: ~12,000 VND (Grab)
Cash is still widely used in Nha Trang. Taxi apps Maxim, InDrive, and Grab all accept cash payment, which is handy for covering airport surcharges.
5 days ago Apps: Maxim, InDrive, Grab
A Maxim driver requested 20,000 VND cash for the airport entry fee. If you have no cash, you can add the equivalent amount as an in-app tip through the Maxim app — this workaround works.
5 days ago Extra fee: ~20,000 VND (Maxim) — payable as in-app tip