Hanoi to Halong Bay Taxi: Fares, Brands & Local Tips

Known as the most instant service of transportation, Hanoi to Halong Bay taxi is a kind of private transfer that many travelers opt for. Time-efficient, door-to-door transfer, and proactive. All make you enjoy the ride to the most convenient. Now, let’s take a look at the overview of taxi fares, brands, booking, and local tips to choose the best one.

Overview of Hanoi – Halong Bay Taxi

First and foremost, a taxi from Hanoi to Halong Bay is another type of private transfer besides the rental car. However, you can hardly expect a large size of more than a 7-seater taxi car as most transportation companies provide small-sized cars with 4 – 7 seats only.

Taxi is a popular way to transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Traditional taxi

This way is so popular that you can find a great variety of traditional taxis with a badge on the streets. Each private taxi business features its own brand identity with different logos and colors.

The taxi fare will include the commencement rate (the first 0.5 – 1 km), the quoted fare per kilometer based on distance, and the cost of waiting time if have. To be more specific, the further you transfer, the cheaper price of the following kilometers is. Consequently, the cost of km from Hanoi to Halong Bay distance of 170 km is much lower than the average cost to travel around the city.

Traditional taxi is identified by badge and taxi meter

 

Pros	Cons
Wide range of reliable taxi companies Competitive prices from various taxi brands	Long waiting time to take a cab Out of service in high season

 

Ride-hailing service

In the past few years, app-based taxi booking services have been preferred by smartphone users. You can find out great diversity of apps like Grab, GoJek, Be, etc. operated by many Vietnamese and multinational ridesharing companies.

It is effortless to install a ride-hailing application and book a taxi ride in a minute. As soon as you enter the departure and arrival point, the cost will be estimated and numerous promo codes will be available to get a discount.

GrabCar is a popular Ride-hailing service in Vietnam

 

Pros	Cons
Instant booking service and availability of vehicles Economical price thanks to many special offers	Difficult for low-tech travelers

Because technology taxis will be difficult for some tourists who rarely use car booking technology and not all drivers can communicate in English, you can thoroughly consider using our private car service. BestPrice Travel. Safe, private, and full service, an English-speaking driver is always ready to assist you.

 

Hanoi to Halong Bay Taxi Fare & Brand

Normally, a car ride will take you 2.5 hours to transport from Hanoi to Halong Bay and the taxi price ranges from 50 USD to 75 USD/ one way. The actual fare depends on taxi brands, the size of cars, and your exact pick-up & drop-off locations.

Besides the ride-hailing taxi apps, you can give thought to one of your preferred brand names. We recommend to you some trustworthy traditional taxis in Hanoi, Vietnam to choose from such as Mai Linh, Taxi Group, and G7 Taxi.

Mai Linh

Established in 1993, Mai Linh has been among Vietnam’s largest taxi corporations to meet the needs of tourism and transportation purposes. The most common car types include Hyundai, Toyota, and Kia Morning with 4-, 5-, and 7-seater options. Mai Linh Group also offers different types of private transfers such as Mai Linh Limousine, Airport Taxi, and Mai Linh Rental Car from Hanoi to Halong.

Mai Linh - The most famous taxi Hanoi - Halong Bay

Taxi Group

Officially launched in 2010, Taxi Group is a convergence of 6 taxi brands in Hanoi and Bac Ninh, a northern province in Vietnam. The company provides high-quality Toyota cars (4-seat Vios, 7-seat Innova, etc.) and experienced drivers. Thanks to the flexibility of vehicles and the 24/7 service, you can take a cab easily via their hotline number or booking app.

Taxi Group offers different kinds of transfer between Hanoi and Halong

G7 Taxi

G7 Taxi is a group of many famous traditional taxi brands in Hanoi, including Thanh Cong, Sao Hanoi, Ba Sao, and ABC Taxi. Since the annexation in 2018, G7 Taxi has become an ideal choice for transport from Hanoi to Halong Bay with on-the-spot service, reasonable cost, and advanced technology.

G7 Taxi is a group of well-known taxi brands in Hanoi

Following are the details about the taxi fare of each brand for you to refer to.

Taxi brand	Hanoi to Halong Bay taxi fare	Car type
		4-seat car	7-seat car
Mai Linh	Commencement rate	0.22 USD/0.3 km
	From the following km to the 2nd km	0.75 USD/km	0.89 USD/km
	From the 3rd km to the 10th km	0.57 USD/km	0.69 USD/km
	From the 11th km to the 25th km	0.63 USD/km	0.77 USD/km
	From the 26th km onwards	0.52 USD/ km	0.66 USD/km
	Waiting time from the 6th minute	0.04 USD/minute
Taxi Group	Commencement rate	0.87 USD/0.9 km
	From the following km to the 25th km	0.64 USD/km	0.73 USD/km
	From the 33rd km onwards	0.57 USD/km	0.66 USD/km
	Waiting time	1.74 USD/hour
G7 Taxi	Commencement rate	0.87 USD/km
	From the following km to the 10th km	0.57 USD/km	0.65 USD/km
	From the 11th km to the 30th km	0.66 USD/km	0.74 USD/km
	From the 31st km onwards	0.54 USD/km	0.63 USD/km
	Waiting time	1.3 USD/hour

 

Local Tips to Book A Taxi from Hanoi to Halong Bay

After making a decision on the best taxi company, you should take note of some booking tips for a smooth transfer.

• Book a private transfer if you travel from Hanoi airport

In fact, a private transfer is an easy way to transfer from Hanoi airport to Halong Bay. You don’t have to experience the hassle at the busy airport and wait in taxi lines at the arrival hall.

• List some reputable taxi brands to stick with

Due to the diversity and instant, this means of transportation has many transportation scams to avoid, such as unscrupulous taxis, broken taxi meters, missing bags, and divers’ recommendations. So, let’s be wise when choosing a trustworthy provider.

• Use ride-hailing apps to save money

As mentioned above, many taxi-booking apps like Grab, GoJek and Be give users a great selection of promotions and coupons in large cities like Hanoi and Ha Long.

• For small families with kids and the old

Unless you have car sick, private transfer always meets the need of families and the elderly, especially if your kids are infants or toddlers.

 

All things considered, booking Hanoi to Halong Bay taxi is a piece of cake. To get better advice, don’t hesitate to contact BestPrice Travel and ask for help. We also offer a great deal of Halong Bay cruises from Hanoi with the private transfer option.

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