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Booking a Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat car rental with driver is the most comfortable way to reach the highlands, because the road still needs some planning. Da Lat now belongs to the new Lam Dong province, formed in 2025 from Lam Dong, Dak Nong and Binh Thuan, and its centre is split into wards such as Xuan Huong – Da Lat, Lam Vien – Da Lat and Cam Ly – Da Lat. The drive from Ho Chi Minh City still mostly follows National Road 20, as the Dau Giay – Lien Khuong Expressway is under construction. That makes it a bigger trip than Vung Tau or Phan Thiet. Here is practical advice from Car Rental Vietnam drivers who run the Da Lat route regularly; read the route and mountain-pass tips before you go.
Delight Park is a flower and light-art park at 113 Ho Xuan Huong, Lam Vien ward, covering almost 40 ha around the Than Tho Lake landmark. By day you walk through more than 3 ha of themed four-season gardens. In the evening there is a light tour and a water-music show on Suong Mai Lake. To see the night show, plan to stay at least one night in Da Lat.
Tuyen Lam Lake still suits travellers who like a slower pace. Seasonal flower gardens around the Mimosa pass and Trai Mat become photo spots each year. These gardens open and close irregularly, so ask your driver or locals before stopping.
These places are still well reviewed by recent visitors. Prices are 2022 reference levels and may be higher now.
| Place | What to try | Address | Price guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nem Nuong Ba Hung | Grilled pork rolls with liver-peanut dipping sauce | 328 Phan Dinh Phung, Da Lat | About 50,000 VND per serving (2022) |
| Quan Go beef hotpot | Beef hotpot with Da Lat greens | End of Hoang Dieu alley, To Ngoc Van section | From about 200,000 VND per pot (2022) |
| Tao Ngo chicken hotpot | Chicken hotpot with la e herb, chilli salt | 3 Thang 4 street, several branches | About 200,000 – 400,000 VND per pot (2022) |
All three are busy in the evening; on weekends expect a 20 – 30 minute wait. Tao Ngo has several branches with differing street numbers in different sources, so check Google Maps first.
Option 1 is driving from Ho Chi Minh City: take the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, then National Road 20 through Dinh Quan, Bao Loc, Di Linh and Duc Trong up to Da Lat, about 300 km. Once the Dau Giay – Lien Khuong Expressway is finished the trip will drop to around 3 hours, but it is not open yet.
Option 2 is flying to Lien Khuong Airport and having a car meet you. From the airport the Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway brings you about 30 – 35 km into the centre.
| Leg | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat (National Road 20) | About 6 – 7 h | Including 1 – 2 stops; crosses the Bao Loc pass |
| Lien Khuong Airport – central Da Lat | About 40 – 50 min | Via the Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway |
This plan is for your first full day after arriving, as a same-day return to Ho Chi Minh City is too much.
Only if you are used to mountain passes and have someone to share the driving. Otherwise, or if you travel with elderly people, a car with driver is safer.
Very, for a 2 – 3 day trip. The driver meets you at the airport, takes you around and drops you back on departure day. Send your flight number so we can time the pick-up.
Groups of 4 – 6 should pick a 7-seat SUV or MPV such as the Kia Sorento, Ford Everest or Toyota Veloz. Larger groups can choose a 16-seater or a 9 – 12 seat limousine van.
It depends on the number of days and the car type. See the price list for the Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat route or call our hotline for an all-inclusive quote.
A summary of experiences shared publicly in Vietnamese newspapers and travel forums (2024–2026).
Car Rental Vietnam has vehicles from 4 to 45 seats, with driver or self-drive. Starting prices with driver: 4-seat from 300,000 VND, 7-seat from 400,000 VND, 16-seat from 800,000 VND, limousine from 1,500,000 VND, 29-seat from 2,500,000 VND, 45-seat from 3,000,000 VND. Self-drive 800,000 – 1,200,000 VND per day. The full price for your Da Lat trip depends on the itinerary and vehicle: get an instant quote on our home page or see the price list. Call or message us on Zalo or WhatsApp at +84 967 914 574. Tan Phuoc Travel Co., Ltd, 324 Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Phu Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
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For a Da Lat trip, send your accommodation address and sightseeing stops for each day so we can advise on the vehicle schedule. Some venues involve a walk from parking or a narrow access road; check arrangements for larger groups or travellers with limited mobility. Include passenger numbers, luggage and break preferences when selecting a car. For a return or multi-day booking, agree on start and finish times, driver waiting and any service outside the itinerary before confirming the quote.
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