Electric Scooter Rental in Da Lat for Foreigners: Quiet, Easy and Simple

Why foreign travellers like electric scooters

Many visitors have never ridden a motorbike with gears or a clutch — and they don't need to. An electric scooter has no gears and no engine noise: you twist the throttle, it moves smoothly, you squeeze the brakes, it stops. There's no petrol to buy, no hot exhaust pipe to burn your leg on, and it's very light to push and park. For short rides between your hotel, cafés, the market and Xuan Huong Lake, it's one of the most relaxed ways to see Da Lat.

Who it suits — and who should choose a gas scooter

• Good fit: riding around the city, café hopping, short trips to nearby sights, travellers who want something quiet and easy.
• Two riders: maximum 2 people with a combined weight under 100 kg.
• Not a good fit: long, steep climbs such as Prenn Pass, Mimosa Pass or the road up Lang Biang, and long day trips. For those, take a Honda Air Blade 125cc — same price.

Not sure which to choose? Tell us your plans and we'll suggest the right bike honestly.

Battery and battery swap

One battery lasts about 35–40 km, and each scooter comes with 2 batteries — about 60–70 km in total. You start with full batteries. Need more? Bring the scooter to our shop and we swap in a full battery for 20,000 VND. Hills and a passenger use more power, so head back when about a third is left, and never run the battery completely flat.

How the rental works

• Message us in English on WhatsApp (+84 944 081 101 or +84 834 622 149), Telegram (@vanphudalat), WeChat (vanphudalat) or Zalo (0944 081 101) with your dates.
• Come to our shop at 1/15/5 Thông Thiên Học in central Da Lat — we open every day from 4:30 am.
• Take a short test ride and we film the scooter's condition together.
• No cash deposit: you leave your passport while you have the scooter and pay 150,000 VND per day upfront.
• You get a free helmet and a phone holder on the scooter for Google Maps.
• Return before 21:00 on your last day — a rental day runs from pick-up until 21:00.

Please read our electric scooter rental rules before pick-up — they're short and clear.

Tips for riding in Da Lat

• Vietnam drives on the right. Take it slowly for the first few minutes until you feel comfortable.
• Da Lat is hilly: brake gently going downhill, especially after rain.
• Wear your helmet, no alcohol or beer when riding, and strictly follow Vietnamese traffic law.
• Park in guarded parking lots (gửi xe) and keep your parking ticket.

Book your electric scooter

Electric scooter rental in Da Lat for foreigners is simple: one message, a quick test ride and you're on your way. See photos and details on our electric scooter page, or compare all bikes on the Da Lat motorbike rental page. Send us your dates and we'll keep a scooter ready for you.