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Ho Chi Minh City now covers a much larger area, so a trip "within the city" can take longer than you expect. This guide explains the new map simply so you can choose the right way to get around.
Ho Chi Minh City has grown, and so has the range of places to visit. This guide explains the new map in simple terms and how to combine metro and car for an easy trip.
Photo: Ho Chi Minh City skyline at night by lumoplank, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Key facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Change | Former Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces now part of the city |
| Culinary | 21 themed culinary tourism programmes |
| Links | Metro to Suoi Tien, river to Cu Chi, Can Gio, Vung Tau |
One year after incorporating the former Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, Ho Chi Minh City is linking urban attractions, waterways, beaches, mangroves and heritage. It has launched 21 themed culinary tourism programmes. From the centre, visitors can take the metro to Suoi Tien, travel by river to Cu Chi, explore Can Gio and continue to Vung Tau.
Vung Tau and Ho Tram are now inside the same city, so searches and pricing may use new names. A route from the centre to the coast uses several expressways, for example the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau expressway.
Use the metro for the city core and a car for the outskirts.
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| 4-seater | City day with metro for the core |
| 7-seater | Family day route to the outskirts |
| 16-seater van | Group tour across several areas |
List the districts or areas you want to see, and we will group them into a sensible route that mixes metro and car stretches. For a multi-stop day, a car with a driver in Ho Chi Minh City can pick up where the metro ends.
Tip from Car Rental Vietnam: When mixing metro and car, agree a specific meeting point with the driver, such as the station name and which side of the road, so you do not lose time finding each other.
Yes, following the incorporation of the former Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
Yes, metro for the centre and a car for outskirts.
Send your hotel area for a quote.
Planning a multi-stop day in Ho Chi Minh City? Send your pickup point, group size and dates; quotes include the driver's wage and road tolls, and our team confirms everything with you before you book.
Check the travel time on a map before booking, since places within the city can be far apart. Group visits by area.
For long legs, book a car with driver by the half day or full day.
See half-day tour and pickup points.
Is Vung Tau part of HCMC now? It is within the expanded city.
Can I book by the hour? Ask the team.
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For a car booking in Ho Chi Minh City, send your hotel or meeting address, required arrival time and stops in order. For narrow lanes or buildings with several entrances, confirm vehicle access and the meeting point with the driver. Leave time between appointments when combining business and sightseeing. Tell us the passenger count, luggage and whether you need a one-way transfer or a car that waits, so we can advise on the vehicle and confirm the service covered by your quote.
View the destination reference point on the map. This marker identifies the destination area; confirm the exact pickup address or meeting point when booking.
Private cars with driver from 4 to 45 seats, including Limousine vans and 29- and 45-seater coaches. Tolls, trip insurance and the driver's pay are included:
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