Motorbike Rental Vietnam
Ha Nam Motorbike Rental: 10 Best Shops (2026 Guide)
Ha Nam motorbike rental is the easiest way to explore a province of grand temples just south of Hanoi — the vast Tam Chúc pagoda complex, the famously quiet Chùa Bà Đanh, the serene Địa Tạng Phi Lai zen temple and the drum and silk craft villages. This 2026 guide lists the 10 best rental shops in Hà Nam, honest prices, the rules for foreigners, and the best routes.
Why rent a motorbike in Hà Nam?
There is a reason Ha Nam motorbike rental is the smart choice here: the province’s temples, caves and craft villages are spread across flat, easy delta roads, and a bike lets you link the giant Tam Chúc to quiet zen temples at your own relaxed pace.
Grand temples
Link the vast Tam Chúc complex, the quiet Chùa Bà Đanh and the lovely Địa Tạng Phi Lai in one ride.
Cheap & close to Hanoi
From 80,000₫ a day, and only about 60 km south of Hanoi — an easy day-trip province to ride.
Caves & gorges
Explore the Ngũ Động Sơn caves and the scenic Kẽm Trống river gorge off the tourist trail.
Craft villages
Ride to the Đọi Tam drum village, the Nha Xá silk village and the Đại Hoàng braised-fish hamlet.
Ha Nam motorbike rental prices (2026)
Hà Nam is affordable, with shops around Phủ Lý city. Expect these 2026 daily rates before fuel — most shops discount multi-day hires.
| Bike type | Daily rate (2026) | Deposit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-auto (Wave, Sirius) | 80,000–120,000₫ | Passport or 1–2M₫ | City, temples & short trips |
| Automatic scooter (Vision, Lead) | 120,000–160,000₫ | Passport or 1–2M₫ | Comfort, couples, day trips |
| Manual / sport (Winner, Exciter) | 150,000–200,000₫ | Passport + 2–3M₫ | Longer countryside loops |
| Electric bike | 90,000–120,000₫ | Passport | Quiet rides around Phủ Lý |
The 10 best Ha Nam motorbike rental shops
These are the most reliable Ha Nam motorbike rental options for 2026 — five established Phủ Lý shops plus the delivery and booking choices most visitors use. Phone numbers were verified in July 2026; confirm the rate and deposit before you ride.
Hương Việt
- Location: QL1A, Phủ Lý, Hà Nam
- Phone: 0924 249 779
- Price: 80,000–150,000₫/day
- Best for: Fair-priced scooters with delivery
Bình Minh
- Location: Trần Phú, Phủ Lý, Hà Nam
- Phone: 0351 385 1097
- Price: 100,000–180,000₫/day
- Best for: Scooters through to sport bikes
Hải Đăng
- Location: Lê Lợi, Phủ Lý, Hà Nam
- Phone: 0937 323 564
- Price: 100,000–150,000₫/day
- Best for: Simple, reliable day hire
Hòa Bình
- Location: Lê Hoàn, Phủ Lý, Hà Nam
- Phone: 0351 385 661
- Price: 100,000–150,000₫/day
- Best for: Central pickup near the station
Inco Hotel Rental
- Location: QL1A, Hai Bà Trưng, Phủ Lý, Hà Nam
- Phone: 0226 6255 159
- Price: 150,000–200,000₫/day
- Best for: A room-plus-bike combo on the highway
Hotel & homestay delivery
- Location: Most Phủ Lý city hotels
- Phone: Ask reception when you book
- Price: 120,000–170,000₫/day
- Best for: A bike waiting at your door on arrival
Station pickup
- Location: Phủ Lý railway & bus stations
- Phone: Arrange with your shop
- Price: 110,000–160,000₫/day
- Best for: Grabbing a bike off the Hanoi train
Tam Chúc area rentals
- Location: Kim Bảng, near the Tam Chúc complex
- Phone: Ask locally or your hotel
- Price: 120,000–170,000₫/day
- Best for: Starting right at the great pagoda
Online booking & delivery
- Location: Phủ Lý & Hà Nam (app delivery)
- Phone: Book via app or your hotel
- Price: 120,000–180,000₫/day
- Best for: Reserving ahead in spring festival season
Rent in Hanoi & ride down
- Location: Hanoi (~60 km north)
- Phone: Via Hanoi shops
- Price: from 120,000₫/day
- Best for: Combining Hà Nam with a Hanoi trip
How to rent a motorbike in Ha Nam step by step
Ha Nam motorbike rental is quick, cheap and low-hassle once you know the routine. Here is how to do it right:
- Book ahead in festival season. From the Lunar New Year through March, pilgrims pour into Tam Chúc and Đền Trần Thương, so bikes near Phủ Lý station sell out — message a shop a day or two early.
- Bring your papers. Carry your passport, home driving licence and an International Driving Permit. Most shops take a passport photo or a cash deposit instead of holding the original.
- Inspect the bike. Test the brakes, lights, horn and both mirrors, and photograph any existing scratches before you ride off so the deposit dispute never happens.
- Agree the deposit. Expect 1–3 million₫ or a passport copy. Get the daily rate, the fuel policy and the return time written down or sent over Zalo.
- Check fuel & helmets. Bikes usually leave nearly empty — fill up at the first station on QL1A. Insist on two decent helmets, not the thin plastic shells.
- Save the shop’s Zalo. A quick Zalo message is the fastest way to sort a flat tyre, a breakdown or a late return anywhere in the province.
Licence & law for foreigners
Ride legally — QL1A and the pilgrim roads out to Tam Chúc are regularly policed, especially in festival season.
The best motorbike routes around Ha Nam
Chùa Tam Chúc
The headline ride — one of the largest Buddhist complexes on earth, set among lakes and limestone karst at Ba Sao. Park at the gate, then take the electric buggy or the boat across to the Tam Điện halls and the Vạn Phật pagoda.
Chùa Bà Đanh & Ngũ Động Sơn
The famously quiet riverside pagoda that gave Vietnam the saying “deserted as Chùa Bà Đanh”, paired with the five limestone caves of Ngũ Động Sơn and little Núi Ngọc right beside the Đáy river.
Địa Tạng Phi Lai Tự
A serene zen temple in Liêm Sơn with raked-pebble gardens, pine hills and tea served to visitors — the most photogenic and peaceful stop in the province, and blissfully uncrowded on weekdays.
Đền Trần Thương & Làng Vũ Đại
A grand temple to national hero Trần Hưng Đạo, near Nhân Hậu village — the “Chí Phèo” hamlet of writer Nam Cao, now famous across Vietnam for its clay-pot braised fish (cá kho) simmered overnight.
Long Đọi Sơn & Đọi Tam drum village
A hilltop Lý-dynasty pagoda with an 11th-century stele and wide views over the rice plain, next to Đọi Tam — the village that has hand-made Vietnam’s ceremonial drums for a thousand years.
Kẽm Trống gorge
A gorgeous limestone gap where the Đáy river slips between Hà Nam and Ninh Bình, immortalised in a Hồ Xuân Hương poem. From here it is an easy hop on to Tam Cốc and the Tràng An karst.
Safety & riding tips
- Treat QL1A with respect. The national highway through Phủ Lý carries fast trucks and buses — keep right, signal early and avoid it after dark where you can take the older parallel roads.
- Mind the festival crowds. Around Tam Chúc and Đền Trần Thương in spring the lanes fill with coaches and pilgrims on foot; ride slowly and park where attendants direct you.
- Watch for farm traffic. Rice trucks, buffalo carts and gravel spills are common on the smaller Kim Bảng and Lý Nhân lanes, so keep your speed sensible.
- Carry rain gear. The northern delta gets sudden downpours from May to September — a cheap poncho lives easily under the seat.
- Fuel up in town. Stations are plentiful around Phủ Lý but thin out on the back roads to Kẽm Trống and Nhân Hậu, so top up before you head out.
Heading to Hội An or Đà Nẵng next?
Travelling down to Hội An? Rent with Anh Khoa
Hà Nam is a rewarding pilgrim-country detour just south of Hanoi — and when your trip reaches central Vietnam, Anh Khoa rents clean, well-serviced scooters and electric bikes in Hội An and Đà Nẵng from just $4.7/day, with free hotel delivery, quality helmets and 24/7 help. (We’re a Hội An shop and don’t operate in Hà Nam — but the central coast is well worth the ride.)
See Hội An motorbike rental →Ha Nam motorbike rental FAQ
How much is motorbike rental in Ha Nam in 2026?
Around 80,000–150,000₫ (about $3–6) a day for a scooter or semi-auto, and 150,000–200,000₫ for a manual or a newer sport bike. Multi-day and weekly hires are usually discounted.
Can foreigners legally rent and ride in Hà Nam?
Yes. Carry an International Driving Permit (1968 Vienna Convention) together with your home licence, and always wear a helmet — QL1A and the roads to Tam Chúc are regularly policed.
How do I get from Hanoi to Hà Nam and Tam Chúc?
Phủ Lý is only about 60 km south of Hanoi — roughly 1.5 hours by bike down QL1A, or a short train ride to Phủ Lý station where several shops rent bikes. Tam Chúc is then about 12 km west of the city.
Is Tam Chúc worth visiting by motorbike?
Very much so. It is an easy 12 km ride from Phủ Lý; park at the main gate and use the electric buggy or the boat to explore the vast lakeside complex on foot.
What is the best time of year to ride in Hà Nam?
Spring (Feb–Apr) is festival season and beautifully green but busy at the temples; October and November bring cooler, drier and quieter riding across the whole province.
Can I ride from Hà Nam on to Ninh Bình or Tam Cốc?
Easily. Ninh Bình and the Tràng An–Tam Cốc karst are only about 35–40 km south of Phủ Lý, making a superb day loop or an onward leg from Kẽm Trống.
Where can I try the famous Vũ Đại braised fish?
In Nhân Hậu village (Hòa Hậu commune, Lý Nhân), the setting of Nam Cao’s stories, where families slow-cook cá kho in clay pots — best combined with a visit to nearby Đền Trần Thương.
Do I need a deposit to rent a bike?
Usually yes — either a cash deposit of 1–3 million₫ or a passport copy. Reputable Phủ Lý shops rarely insist on holding your original passport.
Sources: Gia Huy, Motogo. Prices verified July 2026 — please confirm the current rate with each shop before booking.
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