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A 2-day, 1-night weekend from Ho Chi Minh City by car: where to go and what to plan? Instead of one long holiday, more families and groups of friends now take short trips within a few hundred kilometres: leave Saturday, home Sunday night. Here are 6 two-day ideas from HCMC, how to choose a car for your group and the costs to plan for.
A weekend trip needs no annual leave, is easy to schedule for the whole family and keeps costs predictable. A private car lets you set the pace, bring what the kids need and stop wherever looks good. New expressways in the south have also brought many destinations closer in travel time.
Primary forest, cycling trails and night safaris. Great for nature-loving families; book lodging and tours ahead. Route: HCMC to Cat Tien.
Stroll Ninh Kieu wharf on day one, rise early for Cai Rang floating market on day two, then head home. Route: HCMC to Can Tho.
Sand dunes, beaches and seafood. Leave Saturday morning to catch sunset on the dunes. Route: HCMC to Phan Thiet.
Quieter than Vung Tau with many resorts, ideal for an easy break. Ideas: a Ho Tram weekend by car.
Sleep among the coconut palms, paddle the canals and learn a country dish. Route: HCMC to Ben Tre.
Ride the cable car up, visit the pagodas and add another local sight on day two. Good for groups with older relatives as there is little climbing.
Petrol or diesel is your choice when booking. Travelling with small children? Ask for child seats in advance.
| Item | With driver | Self-drive |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Included | You pay; diesel currently costs more than petrol, and prices are adjusted periodically |
| Tolls and expressways | Included | You pay |
| Driver's overnight lodging | Ask when you get the quote | None |
| Parking at hotels and sights | Varies; ask before booking your stay | |
Our fleet is 2022–2025 models, and quick-quote prices include the 10% discount. For same-day trips instead, see day trips by expressway; for longer routes, see year-end road trips.
The driver's lodging and costs are set out in the quote. Send your itinerary for an accurate price.
An early Saturday start usually avoids Friday-evening exit traffic and still gives you two full days.
Check the car carefully at pickup, budget for fuel and tolls, and arrange parking where you stay.
A 16-seater, so everyone travels together with room for luggage.
Bring a change of clothes, toiletries, chargers, swimwear and medicine. Book the hotel with parking.
Leave early on Saturday and return before Sunday evening traffic.
See Sun World Vung Tau and Ba Den day trip.
Can the driver stay overnight? Yes, terms in the quote.
Is a self-drive car possible? Yes.
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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