How to Book a Private Car for an Expressway Trip

How do you book a private car with driver for an expressway trip quickly and without extras? Follow the five steps below. This guide covers what information to send, what a quote should include, which car size to choose, and why a professional driver helps on Vietnam’s expressways.

Photo: Toyota Innova passenger car by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Five steps at a glance

Step 1: send complete information first

One message with full details gets an accurate quote the first time:

• Pickup and drop-off points (send a pin if it is an alley or new residential area).
• Date and departure time; one-way or return; if return, the return time.
• Adults, children; number of suitcases or bulky items.
• Airport pickup: flight number. The driver tracks the flight; airport transfer waiting is not charged as waiting time.

Step 2: choose the right size

Note: some expressway sections in temporary operation allow only cars under 9 seats, so 16-seaters and larger may take another route; the driver will choose a suitable corridor.

Step 3: what the quote already includes

• Included: driver, fuel and road tolls for the agreed itinerary.
• Ask clearly: usage time, overtime or extra stops outside the plan, parking fees at attractions.
• VAT: the quote states whether 8% VAT is included.
• Offer: current quotes include a 10% reduction; see the price pages or request a live figure at /en/dat-xe. This article does not invent prices.

Step 4: agree rest stops and side visits

On long corridors, agree rest stops, lunch stops and specialty-food stops in advance. Travelling with young children: child seats are prepared on request—say so when booking. If you are unsure about one-way versus return, see one-way vs round trip from HCMC.

Step 5: keep it in writing

We send a detailed contract for both sides to sign: itinerary, vehicle type, included items and how extras are calculated. Keep the driver’s and dispatch numbers for the day; if plans change, update confirmation by message.

Why a professional driver helps on the expressway

• Knows speed limits on each corridor, including temporary sections.
• Keeps a safe following distance and chooses the correct lane before exits.
• Knows toll lanes, rest stops and peak-hour bottlenecks.
• You and your family rest instead of driving a long stretch.

Fleet model years 2022–2025; petrol or diesel as you choose when booking. Still unsure? Read self-drive or private driver, or request a quote.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should you book?

On ordinary weekdays, booking a day ahead is often enough; holidays, Tet and year-end wedding season need much earlier booking.

Are road tolls included?

Yes, for with-driver cars on the agreed itinerary.

Can you add stops?

Yes—tell us in advance so they go into the itinerary and quote.

If the flight is late, is waiting charged?

No. The driver tracks the flight; airport transfer does not charge waiting time.

What to send in your booking

Send pickup address, destination, date, time, passengers, bags and stops. Ask whether tolls are included.

Confirm the driver details the day before.

See expressway guide and weekend trips.

Quick answers

One-way? Yes.

Changes? Tell us early.