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Where to go near Ho Chi Minh City by car for New Year 2027? 1 January 2027 is a Friday. Employees get one public holiday for the Gregorian New Year under the Labour Code, so anyone with Saturdays and Sundays off has a three-day break from 1 to 3 January 2027. Here are six destinations for a day trip or a two-day getaway, with tips on choosing a car.
Company schedules can differ, so confirm with your employer. The holiday falls in the year-end wedding peak and before Tết (public offices take the 2027 Lunar New Year break from 4 to 10 February 2027 under Notice 11483/TB-BNV), so demand is high and year-end rates are usually higher, partly because of fuel costs. Booking early secures the right model. All quotes currently get 10% off.
| Destination | Best for | Trip type |
|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | Families and friends who like the beach and seafood | Day trip or overnight |
| Ho Tram, Ho Coc | Resort stays, quieter beaches | Overnight |
| Can Gio | Mangroves, close to the city | Day trip |
| Tay Ninh, Ba Den Mountain | Early new-year pagoda visits, cable car | Day trip |
| My Tho, Ben Tre | Easy Mekong Delta trip with children, boat rides | Day trip |
| Cat Tien (Dong Nai) | Nature and light trekking | Overnight |
Route pages: HCMC to Vung Tau, Ho Tram, Can Gio, Ba Den Mountain, My Tho and Cat Tien.
Traffic leaving the city peaks on the morning of 1 January and on the way back on the last evening. Leaving early or returning a little later keeps the trip relaxed. Book resort rooms in Ho Tram early, as holiday weekends fill up.
More ideas outside the holiday: day trips from HCMC by expressway.
One statutory day (Friday 1 January 2027); with a normal weekend, three days in a row.
Yes. Self-drive fuel and tolls are yours; car-with-driver prices include them.
Yes. A detailed contract is signed by both parties, and invoices include 8% VAT.
Book the car early, since 1 to 3 January 2027 is a long weekend for many. Leave early on 1 January and return on 3 January before the evening peak.
Reserve rooms for an overnight stay and keep the plan simple.
See day trips by expressway and one-way or round trip.
Is 1 January a holiday? Yes, one public holiday.
Which car for a family? A 7-seater.
Real cars at the Car Rental Vietnam depot
Travel guides for this trip
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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