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Private car with driver in Lao Cai

Book a private car with driver in Lao Cai. 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.

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About Lao Cai

Lao Cai is a border city and the gateway to Sa Pa, Bac Ha and Y Ty. Since the 2025 merger, former Yen Bai belongs to Lao Cai. Many guests arrive by train at Lao Cai station and continue by car to Sa Pa.

Booking tips: Sa Pa is about an hour from Lao Cai station. Bac Ha market is held on Sunday mornings.

Car rental in Lao Cai Ward: pickups, roads, prices

Lao Cai's current address: Lao Cai Ward, Lao Cai Province.

Pickup points and local roads near Lao Cai

Heading to Sa Pa from Lao Cai, cars mostly use QL.4D (about 29 km) and DT.152 (about 2 km).

Day trips and transfers from Lao Cai

20 one-way routes starting near Lao Cai.

DestinationBy roadTime4 seats7 seats16 seats
Heading east
Bac Ha District64 km1 h 10 min820,000 VND990,000 VND1,470,000 VND
Bao Yen District68 km1 h 15 min870,000 VND1,050,000 VND1,540,000 VND
Xin Man District124 km2 h 40 min1,520,000 VND1,790,000 VND2,410,000 VND
Quang Binh District127 km2 h 20 min1,550,000 VND1,830,000 VND2,450,000 VND
Yen Binh District156 km2 h 50 min1,800,000 VND2,120,000 VND2,800,000 VND
Bac Quang District158 km2 h 50 min1,820,000 VND2,140,000 VND2,820,000 VND
Ham Yen District188 km3 h 25 min2,060,000 VND2,410,000 VND3,150,000 VND
Hoang Su Phi District190 km3 h 25 min2,080,000 VND2,430,000 VND3,170,000 VND
Vi Xuyen District191 km3 h 30 min2,090,000 VND2,440,000 VND3,180,000 VND
Heading south
Van Ban District70 km1 h 15 min900,000 VND1,080,000 VND1,580,000 VND
Tan Uyen District97 km1 h 45 min1,240,000 VND1,470,000 VND2,040,000 VND
Tran Yen District143 km2 h 35 min1,700,000 VND2,010,000 VND2,660,000 VND
Nghia Lo Town170 km3 h 5 min1,920,000 VND2,250,000 VND2,950,000 VND
Mu Cang Chai District178 km3 h 15 min1,980,000 VND2,320,000 VND3,040,000 VND
Van Chan District184 km3 h 20 min2,030,000 VND2,380,000 VND3,100,000 VND
Tram Tau District185 km3 h 20 min2,040,000 VND2,390,000 VND3,110,000 VND
Quynh Nhai District190 km3 h 25 min2,080,000 VND2,430,000 VND3,170,000 VND
Heading west
Bat Xat District58 km1 h 5 min750,000 VND910,000 VND1,370,000 VND
Huyen Tam Duong, Lai Chau76 km1 h 25 min980,000 VND1,170,000 VND1,680,000 VND
Lai Chau100 km1 h 50 min1,280,000 VND1,510,000 VND2,090,000 VND

Renting 3 days or more from Lao Cai gets 15% off.

Services and vehicles in Lao Cai Ward

ServiceVehiclesTypical use
Travel with pets7-seater, pickupPets riding from Lao Cai
Self-driveHonda City, Kia CarnivalWeekend drives from Lao Cai
Wedding carsLimousine, 16–45 seatsWeddings near Lao Cai
Monthly rental4–16 seatsCompanies near Lao Cai
Pickup truckFord Ranger, NavaraBulky cargo around Lao Cai
Event and group shuttles29–45 seats, sleeper busConferences near Lao Cai
Car with driver4–45 seats, limousineLocal driver who knows Lao Cai
Sleeper busSleeper with driverOvernight runs from Lao Cai
Airport transfer4–16 seatsNoi Bai Airport, 262 km; free waiting
Golf transfers7-seater, limousineGolfers based near Lao Cai
One-way intercity4–45 seatsOne trip out of Lao Cai

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Prices in Lao Cai

4-seater car
From 300,000 VND
3 passengers + 2 bags · Toyota Vios, Hyundai Accent or similar
7-seater car
From 400,000 VND
6 passengers + 4 bags · Toyota Innova, Mitsubishi Xpander or similar
16-seater van
From 800,000 VND
15 passengers + 8 bags · Ford Transit, Hyundai Solati

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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Popular trips from Lao Cai

Lao Cai to Lao Cai City~2 km · ~3 min · 4-seater from 270,000 VND
Lao Cai to Fansipan~28 km · ~37 min · 4-seater from 370,000 VND
Lao Cai to Cat Cat Village~29 km · ~39 min · 4-seater from 380,000 VND
Lao Cai to Sa Pa~30 km · ~40 min · 4-seater from 400,000 VND
Lao Cai to Sa Pa Town~30 km · ~40 min · 4-seater from 400,000 VND
Lao Cai to Bao Thang District~31 km · ~41 min · 4-seater from 410,000 VND
Lao Cai to Muong Khuong District~34 km · ~45 min · 4-seater from 450,000 VND
Lao Cai to Bat Xat District~41 km · ~55 min · 4-seater from 530,000 VND

Distances are estimated from coordinates; the exact route is confirmed when you get a quote.

Long-distance transfers

Lao Cai to Sa Pa~30 km · ~40 min · 4-seater from 400,000 VND
Lao Cai to Hanoi~328 km · ~7 h 17 min · 4-seater from 2,880,000 VND
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh~419 km · ~9 h 19 min · 4-seater from 3,540,000 VND
Lao Cai to Hai Phong~434 km · ~9 h 39 min · 4-seater from 3,650,000 VND

Nearby destinations

Lao Cai City~2 km away
Fansipan~21 km away
Cat Cat Village~23 km away
Sa Pa~23 km away
Sa Pa Town~23 km away
Bat Xat District~32 km away
Bac Ha District~35 km away

Every destination above can also be your pickup point - mention it when you request a quote.

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FAQ: car rental in Lao Cai

How much does a private car with driver in Lao Cai 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 Noi Bai 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.

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