Private car with driver in Buon Ma Thuot
Book a private car with driver in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak. Choose a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle for your group and luggage; the driver picks you up at your hotel, home, office or the airport.
About Buon Ma Thuot
Buon Ma Thuot is the capital of the Central Highlands coffee country, with waterfalls, ethnic villages and Lak Lake nearby. Guests hire a car from Buon Ma Thuot Airport, for business in the districts or to continue to Da Lat, Nha Trang or Pleiku.
Buon Ma Thuot is the main city of Dak Lak, known as the coffee capital of the red-soil highlands. From here travellers go to Buon Don, Lak Lake, Dray Nur falls or down to Tuy Hoa beach. This page is for travellers needing a private car for business, coffee farm visits or sightseeing.
Administrative changes to know
Since 1 July 2025 the new Dak Lak combines former Dak Lak and Phu Yen, with its centre in Buon Ma Thuot; the former city is now split into new wards.
Since 1 July 2025 local government has two tiers: province or city, and commune or ward. Districts no longer exist, but old names are still used every day. When booking in Buon Ma Thuot, write your address the way you know it or send a map pin; drivers understand both old and new names.
Pick-up areas and choosing a vehicle
The centre is around the six-way roundabout; the airport is about 8 km away. HCMC is about 350 km via Route 14, 7–8 hours; Nha Trang about 190 km.
Coffee blossom season
Around February–March coffee blossoms whiten the farms around town. Many visitors hire a car by the day to visit farms, roasteries and local cafés.
Food and tips
Buon Ma Thuot food includes red noodle soup, spicy beef noodles, grilled chicken with bamboo rice and butter avocados about May–August. Coffee is brewed with a phin and sold at roasteries. The rainy season runs about May–October with afternoon showers; the dry season is windy and the red roads to the falls get dusty.
More stops around Buon Ma Thuot
Buon Ma Thuot has the Dak Lak Museum on Ede, M'nong and Jrai culture; Ako Dhong village in town with longhouses and cafés; and Khai Doan pagoda built in 1951. The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is held every two years in March. Since 2025 Buon Ma Thuot remains the centre of the new Dak Lak province, which includes former Phu Yen. The airport is about 8 km from the centre.
Extra notes on Buon Ma Thuot
The Buon Ma Thuot six-way junction has the Victory monument with a tank at the city centre. Garden and longhouse cafés around Ly Thuong Kiet and Nguyen Tat Thanh open early. The Trung Nguyen coffee village has exhibition spaces.
Sights and addresses
| Place | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| World Coffee Museum | Centre | Coffee history. |
| Ako Dhong village | In town | Ede longhouses. |
| Dray Nur falls | About 25 km | Srepok River. |
| Buon Don | About 45 km | Suspension bridges. |
| Lak Lake | About 55 km | Dugout canoes. |
What to eat and where
| Dish / food area | Where to try it |
|---|---|
| Bun do, bun chia | Breakfast. |
| Ban Don grilled chicken | Buon Don. |
| Coffee | Across town. |
Getting around and transfers
| Leg | Distance | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City – airport | about 8 km | about 15 min | Reference fare from 270,000đ (4-seat), 360,000đ (7-seat), 720,000đ (16-seat). |
| City – Buon Don | about 45 km | about 55 min | Reference fare from 590,000đ (4-seat), 720,000đ (7-seat), 1,150,000đ (16-seat). |
| City – Lak Lake | about 55 km | about 1 h | Reference fare from 710,000đ (4-seat), 860,000đ (7-seat), 1,320,000đ (16-seat). |
| City – Nha Trang | about 190 km | about 4 h | Reference fare from 2,080,000đ (4-seat), 2,430,000đ (7-seat), 3,170,000đ (16-seat). |
| City – HCMC | about 350 km | about 7 h 30 min | Reference fare from 3,040,000đ (4-seat), 3,480,000đ (7-seat), 4,410,000đ (16-seat). |
Times for Buon Ma Thuot legs assume clear roads; when booking, tell us when you need to arrive so the driver can plan departure.
Combined itinerary ideas
- Day 1: Coffee Museum – Ako Dhong.
- Day 2: Dray Nur – Buon Don.
- Day 3: Lak Lake – Nha Trang.
Practical tips
- Rocks at waterfalls are slippery in the rainy season.
- Send your flight or train number; the driver waits if it is late at no extra cost.
- Travelling with a pet: tell us when booking and bring a carrier. Child seats are available on request.
Choosing a vehicle by passengers and luggage
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suggested luggage | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-seater | 1–3 | 2–3 suitcases | Airport runs, business trips, couples |
| 7-seater | 4–6 | 4–5 suitcases | Families, friends, long drives |
| 16-seater | 7–12 | 8–10 suitcases | Groups, multi-generation families |
| 29-seater | 13–24 | Underfloor luggage bay | Company groups, weddings |
| 45-seater | 25–40 | Underfloor luggage bay | Large groups, events |
| Limousine van | 6–9 | Depends on layout | Long legs needing roomy seats |
Passenger counts include children. If your Buon Ma Thuot trip involves prams, golf bags, boxes or a pet in a carrier, tell us so the car has room.
How booking works
- Send pick-up, destination, date, time, passengers and suitcases via the quick-quote form, hotline or Zalo.
- Receive a quote for your route; ask about extra stops, child seats or an English-speaking driver if needed.
- Confirm the trip; we send the driver name and plate number before pick-up.
- The driver meets you at the exact address, helps with luggage and follows the agreed route.
- Extra stops or a time change: tell the driver or the hotline and we will arrange it.
Our car service
- A private car with a driver, picking you up at the address you give.
- Fuel and road tolls on the agreed route; trip insurance.
- A replacement car within 4 hours if the vehicle breaks down.
- An English-speaking driver when requested in advance.
- To get a quote, enter pick-up, destination, date, time, passengers and suitcases in the quick-quote form; no payment is needed to send a request.
Frequently asked questions
Which province?
Dak Lak (including former Phu Yen).
How much is City – airport?
For City – airport: one-way reference fare from 270,000đ for a 4-seat car, including driver, fuel and tolls; no night or luggage surcharge. Quotes include a 10% discount.
Are cars insured, and are English-speaking drivers available?
Cars for Buon Ma Thuot trips are 2022–2025 models and insured. English-speaking drivers can be arranged on request.
Prices in Buon Ma Thuot
Prices are calculated by actual distance and include the driver, fuel and road tolls. One-way and round-trip prices are shown instantly in the quick quote form.
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FAQ: car rental in Buon Ma Thuot
How much does a private car with driver in Buon Ma Thuot cost?
Prices start from 300,000 VND for a 4-seater, 400,000 VND for a 7-seater and 800,000 VND for a 16-seater van. The final price is calculated by the actual distance of your trip and already includes the driver, fuel and road tolls.
Can the driver pick me up at Buon Ma Thuot Airport?
Yes. Send your flight number when booking; the driver tracks the arrival time and waits at the arrival hall with a name sign.
How do I book?
Enter your pickup point and destination in the quick quote form on our website, or message us on WhatsApp or Zalo at +84 967 914 574. We confirm the vehicle and price before your trip.