Why car rental prices rise at year-end

Why are car rental prices higher at year-end? From November to Tết, weddings, company year-end parties, holidays and trips home all fall in the same weeks, while vehicles and drivers are limited. Add fuel costs, slower traffic and many one-way trips that return empty. Here is a transparent explanation and how to still get a fair price.

1. Demand packed into a few weeks

November–December is peak wedding season in Ho Chi Minh City, companies run year-end parties in December and the last lunar month, and trips home bunch around Tết.

2. Fuel

A car with driver includes fuel and tolls for the quoted itinerary, so fuel prices and stop-and-go traffic directly affect trip costs. For how running costs differ between petrol and diesel, see petrol or diesel 7-seater.

3. Empty return legs

Before Tết, cars leave the city full and return empty, and the reverse after Tết. That cost is built into one-way intercity prices.

4. Time and driver schedules

Traffic stretches each trip, so drivers complete fewer trips per day, and at Tết they work away from their own families.

Same route, two dates

A mid-month weekday trip to the Mekong Delta is easy to schedule and may have a return booking. The same route on the 28th of the last lunar month leaves full, returns empty and takes longer. Same distance, very different operating cost, which is why quotes are always given for your exact date.

What is and isn't included

How to get a fair price in peak season

1. Book early once dates are fixed.
2. Choose the right size for real passengers and luggage.
3. Travel off-peak if you can.
4. Combine stops into one trip.
5. Use the quick-quote form: every quote already includes a 10% discount.

Every booking has a detailed contract signed by both parties, with an 8% VAT invoice available. Airport pickups have no waiting fee when flights are late. See what the price includes and prices.

FAQ

How much do prices rise?

It depends on date, route and vehicle; enter your route in the quick-quote form for an exact price.

What deposit holds a car?

Usually 10%.

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How to get a fair year-end quote

Book early, share exact dates and times, and ask what is included: fuel, tolls, parking and driver overnight costs.

Flexible dates outside the peak weeks can make the trip easier to plan.

See car home for Tết and one-way car for Tết 2027.

Quick answers

When should I book? As early as possible.

Are prices fixed in the quote? Confirm in writing.