Automatic Scooter Rental in Dalat: Which Bike to Choose and How to Ride It

Automatic scooter rental in Dalat: all our bikes are automatic

At Van Phu there are no manual or semi-automatic bikes. For automatic scooter rental in Dalat you can choose from three models, all at the same fixed price of 150,000 VND per day:

• Honda Vision 110cc: light, low and easy to handle — a favourite for city riding and for riders who feel less confident.
• Honda Air Blade 125cc: more power for hills and two riders, comfortable on day trips to waterfalls or the tea hills.
• Electric scooter: quiet, no fuel, very easy in the city; one battery lasts about 35–40 km, and each scooter comes with 2 batteries, about 60–70 km in total. Not for long steep passes.

What "automatic" means on a scooter

There is no clutch lever and no gear pedal. The right grip is the throttle; the right lever is the front brake and the left lever is the rear brake. You start the engine with the brake held, twist gently and the scooter rolls off smoothly. That's all — which is why automatic scooters are the most common rental bikes in Vietnam.

Which automatic scooter should you pick?

• Mostly the centre, one rider: Honda Vision or an electric scooter.
• Two riders, or Prenn, Mimosa, Lang Biang, Cau Dat: Honda Air Blade 125cc.
• Not sure yet: start with a Vision for a day; if you plan a longer trip later, swap to an Air Blade.

We explain the differences in more detail in person, and you can try the bike in front of the shop before you decide.

How to rent an automatic scooter in Dalat

• Message us on WhatsApp, Zalo, Telegram or WeChat with your dates and the bike you like.
• Come to the shop at 1/15/5 Thong Thien Hoc (open from 4:30 am).
• Take a short test ride and we film the bike's condition together.
• Leave your passport or ID card — there is no cash deposit — and pay for the rental.

The full step-by-step guide is here: how to rent a motorbike in Da Lat.

First-ride tips for automatic scooters

• Twist the throttle slowly — automatics pull away as soon as you open it.
• Use both brakes together, gently, especially downhill and on wet roads.
• On long descents, ease off the throttle early instead of braking hard at the last moment.
• Vietnam drives on the right; ride steadily and let faster traffic pass.
• Practise for a few minutes on a quiet street before heading into busy roads.
• No alcohol or beer when riding, and strictly follow Vietnamese traffic law.

What's included

Every bike comes with a helmet and a phone holder; gas scooters come with 1 liter of fuel. A rental day runs from pick-up until 21:00. For 2 days or more we deliver free to hotels in central Da Lat. Compare all bikes and book on our Da Lat motorbike rental page.