Short version: hiring a Hoi An private driver for a day means one car and one driver for 8–10 hours, with as many stops as you like inside that time. For a 7-seater SUV the price is roughly 1,150,000–2,200,000 VND (~$46–$88) per car, depending on distance. It is the easiest way to see several sights without booking a new ride at every stop.
Day hire or point-to-point transfer?
If you only need to get from A to B – for example Da Nang Airport to Hoi An – a one-way Hoi An private car transfer is cheaper. Day hire makes sense when you want two or more sights in one day, want to leave bags in the car, or travel with children and need flexible breaks.
Itinerary 1: My Son Sanctuary & Cam Thanh Coconut Forest
06:00 pickup in Hoi An → 07:00 My Son Sanctuary before the crowds → 10:30 back towards Hoi An, lunch → 14:30 basket boat ride in the Cam Thanh coconut forest → 16:30 drop-off. Relaxed pace, about 90 km. Also available as a set route: My Son & coconut forest by private car.
Itinerary 2: Ba Na Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda & Marble Mountains
07:00 pickup → 08:15 Ba Na Hills cable car and the Golden Bridge (the driver waits at the station) → 14:00 Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula → 16:00 Marble Mountains → 18:00 back in Hoi An. A long but rewarding day; a 7-seater gives tired legs some room on the way home.
Itinerary 3: Hai Van Pass & Lang Co Bay
08:00 pickup → coffee stop on My Khe beach → 10:00 Hai Van Pass summit and the old gate → 11:30 seafood lunch at Lang Co Bay → 14:00 drive back via the coast road. Prefer to continue north? Book Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass as a one-way private car with stops.
Itinerary 4: Quang Nam countryside & craft villages
A slower day for families: Thanh Ha pottery village, Kim Bong carpentry village, Tra Que vegetable village and a rice-field café, with plenty of short breaks. Ideal on a cloudy day or as an alternative to busy Ba Na Hills.
What is included with a Hoi An private driver
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private car and driver for 8–10 hours | Entrance tickets (My Son, Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains) |
| Fuel, tolls, parking fees | Meals and drinks |
| Waiting at every stop within the day | Tour guide (the driver is not a licensed guide) |
| Bottled water, wet towels | Extra hours beyond the agreed time (100,000 VND/hour) |
Tips for a smooth day
- Send your wish list when booking – we will suggest the best order to avoid crowds and midday heat.
- Start early. Most sights are calmer and cooler before 09:00.
- Keep valuables with you; luggage and shopping can stay locked in the car.
- Choose a 7-seater or 16-seater for four or more adults – the extra space matters on a long day.
Plan your day with a Hoi An private car with driver – send us your stops and we will reply with a fixed price.
