Carrying Bags on an Electric Scooter in Da Lat: What Fits and What Doesn’t

What fits comfortably

• A day backpack with a jacket, rain gear, water and a camera — worn on your back or by the passenger.
• A small shoulder or waist bag for phone, wallet and passport — keep it zipped and close to your body.
• Light shopping bags from the market or a bakery, hung on the front hook or placed on the floorboard, as long as your feet still sit flat and the bag does not touch the handlebars.

Storage space differs by model, and the batteries need their place too. At pick-up we show you exactly where you can put things on your scooter.

What does not belong on an electric scooter

• Suitcases and large travel bags. Take a Grab or taxi with luggage between the bus station and your hotel. For rentals of 2 days or more we deliver the scooter to your hotel in central Da Lat for free, so you never need to carry luggage on it.
• Anything long or wide that sticks out to the sides or blocks your view.
• Heavy loads. An electric scooter carries a maximum of 2 riders with a combined weight under 140 kg — heavy bags add weight and make the scooter harder to balance on Da Lat's hills.

Riding with bags: safety tips

• Keep the load low and centred. A heavy bag on the front hook makes steering twitchy, especially when you turn slowly.
• Nothing should hang near the wheels, the brakes or your feet. Tie up loose straps.
• Brake earlier and gently on downhill streets — extra weight needs more distance to stop.
• The passenger should hold on with one hand, not carry big bags in both arms.
• No alcohol or beer when riding, and strictly follow Vietnamese traffic law.

Shopping at the market

Da Lat Market is a favourite stop for strawberries, dried fruit, artichoke tea, coffee and flowers. Buy the heavy or fragile things last, just before you ride back, and ask the seller for a strong bag. Our guide to Da Lat Market by electric scooter explains where to park and the best time to go.

Rain and valuables

• Pack a rain cover or a plastic bag for your backpack — afternoon showers are common in the wet season.
• When you park at a paid parking spot (gửi xe), take your valuables with you and keep the ticket. See our tips on parking an electric scooter.

Battery

Every electric scooter comes with 2 batteries, and you can swap a low battery for a full one at our shop for 20,000 VND. Plan your shopping ride around the centre — our battery guide explains how to plan your day. Please also read our electric scooter rental rules before your first ride.

Rent an electric scooter

Our electric scooters cost 150,000 VND per day with a free helmet, a phone holder and no cash deposit. See the models on our electric scooter rental page or all bikes on the Da Lat motorbike rental page. Message us with any questions about carrying bags on an electric scooter in Da Lat — we are happy to help.

Written by Ngô Văn Phú (Phu) – owner of Van Phu Dalat, local travel services in Da Lat since 2018: motorbike rental, homestay and villa booking. About me →