Da Nang Private Car Booking for the 30 April and 1 May Holiday: Routes to Avoid Traffic

The 30 April and 1 May holiday in 2027 runs for four days in a row, from Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May 2027. It marks the start of the summer peak season in Da Nang and Hoi An. Passenger numbers arriving at the airport, the beach areas along the coast and the major attractions such as Ba Na Hills all rise sharply, so demand for vehicles stays high. Sending your private car booking two to three weeks before the trip helps your family lock in pick-up times, keep the sightseeing plan on track and avoid waiting for a taxi in the heat.

The 2027 holiday calendar and how traffic moves

Under the Labour Code, Victory Day (30 April) in 2027 falls on a Friday, and International Workers’ Day (1 May) falls on a Saturday. Because 1 May is on a weekend, workers receive a make-up day off on Monday 3 May 2027. The whole holiday therefore runs for four consecutive days, from Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May 2027.

This break gives families the chance to take a three- to four-day beach trip in central Vietnam:

• Peak hours at Da Nang Airport: The afternoon and evening of 29 April, and all of 30 April, are times when flights land in quick succession. Similarly, the afternoon and evening of 3 May is when many passengers head to the domestic terminal to fly back to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
• Roads with heavy traffic: Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Hoang Sa Street, the stretch past the Dragon Bridge, and the road up to the Ba Na Hills cable car often carry a very high volume of vehicles early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

Problems that often come up when you try to book a car at the last minute during a major holiday

Many visitors wait until they land at the airport, or until they are ready to leave the hotel, before trying to call a taxi or open a ride-hailing app. On long holidays, this approach often runs into the following difficulties:

• Long waits for a pick-up: Ride-hailing apps often show that no driver has accepted the trip, or fares rise by a multiple during the busiest hours in the heat.
• Shortage of large cars for family groups: 7- and 16-seat cars with spacious luggage areas are often fully booked by groups who reserved in advance. If you are travelling with a family of five to seven people and several large suitcases, it is very hard to find a car with enough seats at the arrivals hall on the spot.
• Risk of missing your departure time: Without an agreed pick-up time, a trip to Ba Na Hills, a tour to Cu Lao Cham or a visit to the Hoi An Ancient Town can be delayed, which cuts into everyone’s time for sightseeing.

Practical tips for booking a private car for a holiday

To keep your holiday running smoothly, you can follow these practical steps after you have booked the private car service:

1. When to send the booking request

The ideal time to contact a car service is straight after you have bought your flight tickets, or two to three weeks before the trip. Sending your details early allows Sun Travel to assign a car type that suits the size of your group and to arrange a dedicated driver for the whole journey.

2. Give us your flight number so the driver can plan the pick-up

Flight schedules during major holidays are often adjusted because of the dense number of take-offs and landings at large airports. When you book the Da Nang airport pick-up and drop-off service, just give us your flight number (for example VN123 or VJ456). Sun Travel follows the flight number you give us. The free waiting time and any surcharge for a long wait are set out in the trip terms on the route page and repeated in your trip confirmation.

3. Choose a car size that fits the number of people and suitcases

• 4-seat car (sedan): Suitable for up to three passengers with two medium-sized suitcases (24 inches) and a backpack each.
• 7-seat car (MPV or high-roof SUV): The standard choice for a family of four to five people with three or four large suitcases. The rear seats fold down flexibly, which makes it easy to pack luggage neatly and gives passengers more room.
• 16-seat car: For groups of friends or extended families of eight to twelve people with large luggage, children’s buggies or souvenirs bought while shopping.

4. Flexible cancellation

A family’s travel plans can sometimes change for health reasons or because of unexpected work commitments. Under Sun Travel’s policy, you can cancel the trip free of charge if you give notice at least 2 hours before the pick-up time. This allows you to send a booking request early without worrying about being tied to costs if your personal schedule changes.

Suggested routes and timings to avoid congestion

• Airport pick-ups to coastal resorts: Instead of using Nguyen Van Linh Street and the Dragon Bridge, which carry heavy tourist traffic, drivers choose the route through Duy Tan Street, Tien Son Bridge or Nguyen Tri Phuong Street to connect quickly and smoothly to Vo Nguyen Giap Street and the coast.
• Visiting Ba Na Hills: We suggest arranging a pick-up from your hotel at 07:15 or 07:30 in the morning. Arriving at the cable car station before 08:15 lets your group ride the first cable cars of the day, when it is cooler, see the Golden Bridge while there are fewer people, and avoid the busiest part of the morning.
• Travelling between Da Nang and Hoi An: The coastal road along Hoang Sa – Vo Nguyen Giap – Lac Long Quan Streets is an open route with plenty of sea views. You can also read more in the guide on the Da Nang to Hoi An private car route.

Frequently asked questions about booking a private car in Da Nang for the 30 April holiday

What are the starting private car rates for Da Nang private car 30 april holiday? +

For Da Nang private car 30 april holiday, the reference route Da Nang → Hoi An starts from US$11 for a 4-seat car, US$13 for a 7-seat car, and US$19 for a 16-seat van (including fuel, road tolls and parking on the standard route). Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.

How far in advance should I book a private car for the 30 April holiday? +

Send your booking request two to three weeks before the trip, straight after you have confirmed your flight and hotel, so that you can secure a 4-, 7- or 16-seat car that suits your family's needs.

If my holiday flight lands late, will the driver wait for me? +

Sun Travel follows the flight number you give us. The free waiting time and any surcharge for a long wait are set out in the trip terms on the route page and repeated in your trip confirmation.

A family of four adults with four large suitcases: should we book a 4-seat or a 7-seat car? +

A family like this should book a high-clearance 7-seat car, which has enough luggage space for four large suitcases. The seats stay comfortable, and the luggage does not crowd the passengers for the whole journey.

What is Sun Travel's cancellation policy for the 30 April holiday? +

Sun Travel allows free cancellation if you give notice at least 2 hours before the pick-up time, which gives your family more flexibility for the holiday.