Hoi An Pedestrian Zone Edge & Cua Dai Pier Car Pickup Points: Practical Field & Routing Guide
Practical planning guide for Hoi An Pedestrian Zone Edge & Cua Dai Pier Car Pickup Points: compare departure windows, 4/7/16-seat vehicle pickup points, and seasonal road preparation.
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When booking a private car to or from Hoi An Old Town, Cua Dai Pier (for Cham Island speedboats) or the resort belt south of Cua Dai Bridge, knowing the exact stopping points saves your group from dragging suitcases through pedestrian-only barriers. Because the historic quarter closes to motor vehicles daily from 15:00–21:30, choosing the closest perimeter pickup spot keeps your walk under three minutes.
3 perimeter pickup points around Hoi An Old Town (15:00–21:30 pedestrian window)
Across Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City, pedestrian barriers block cars and motorbikes from entering the lantern streets between 15:00 and 21:30. Depending on which restaurant, tailor shop or boutique hotel you are visiting, your driver meets you at one of three perimeter hubs:
| Private Car Meeting Hub | Closest Old Town Landmarks | Walking Distance | Advantage for 4–16 Seat Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh intersection parking lot | Tran Phu Street, Fujian Assembly Hall, Le Loi Street | 150 – 200 metres | Wide, high-ground lot with safe loading bays for 4-seat, 7-seat and 16-seat vans |
| 2. Head of Nguyen Hoang – La Hoi Street (An Hoi Islet) | Japanese Covered Bridge, Nguyen Hoang Night Market, Hoai River boat pier | 150 – 250 metres | Easiest evening pickup spot after releasing river lanterns or browsing the night market |
| 3. Tran Hung Dao – Ngo Gia Tu junction | Western end of Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets | 150 – 200 metres | Convenient for boutique homestays on the western edge of the ancient quarter |
Outside the 15:00–21:30 pedestrian hours, your driver can approach hotels located on streets open to daytime car traffic.
Pickup and drop-off at Cua Dai Pier (Cham Island boats) and An Bang Beach
If your day includes an island boat trip or a beach stay:
- Cua Dai Inland Waterway Pier: Located about 5 km east of the Old Town. Private 4-, 7- and 16-seat vehicles drive straight inside the port gate parking lot, just 60–80 metres of flat walking from the speedboat check-in counters. Travellers arriving on morning trains SE1 or SE3 at Da Nang Train Station (gate 202 Hai Phong) around 06:30–07:00 can ride straight to Cua Dai Pier in time for the 08:30 boat and leave heavy suitcases locked inside the car on a round-trip charter.
- An Bang Beach and Cua Dai Beach resorts: All beachfront resorts along Lac Long Quan – Au Co road sit outside the Old Town restriction belt, allowing all-day lobby-to-lobby car access.
Crossing Cua Dai Bridge to Nam Hoi An resorts and connecting to My Son Sanctuary
Just south of Cua Dai Pier, the coastal highway rises onto Cua Dai Bridge across the Thu Bon River mouth, leading directly to Hoiana Resort & Golf and Vinpearl Nam Hoi An in Duy Nghia Commune, Da Nang City:
- Direct resort lobby access in Nam Hoi An: The drive from the Hoi An perimeter across Cua Dai Bridge takes only 15–20 minutes (12–15 km). Your private car passes the resort security gate and pulls right up to the main hotel reception or golf clubhouse.
- Connecting to My Son Sanctuary: From Hoi An or Nam Hoi An, the drive west to My Son Sanctuary in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang City covers 42–48 km; your driver parks at the main ticket plaza lot right beside the electric shuttle transfer station.
See our Da Nang to Hoi An private car route and Hoi An Old Town night pickup guide.
Tips for a smooth evening meet-up with your driver
- Pin your drop-off spot on your phone: When your driver drops you at the Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh parking lot in the afternoon, save the map pin and licence plate photo so your group can walk straight back after dinner.
- Message 15 minutes before you finish dinner: Send a quick WhatsApp or Zalo message while settling your restaurant bill so the driver can pre-cool the cabin and pull up to the meeting point.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hoi An Perimeter, Cua Dai Pier & Nam Hoi An Pickups
What is the starting price of a private car with pickup at the edge of Hoi An Old Town or Cua Dai Pier?
There is no separate listed fare for pickup points at the edge of Hoi An Old Town and Cua Dai Pier. The figures below are for the closest listed route, Da Nang → Hoi An: 4-seat car from US$11, 7-seat car from US$13 and 16-seat van from US$19 (including fuel, road tolls and parking). The fare for pickup points at the edge of Hoi An Old Town and Cua Dai Pier is quoted after checking your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Where is the easiest place to meet our private car after dinner in Hoi An Old Town around 20:00–21:00?
The Hai Ba Trung – Phan Chau Trinh intersection parking lot (for Tran Phu Street and the assembly halls) or the head of Nguyen Hoang street on An Hoi Islet (for the Japanese Covered Bridge and night market) are the closest hubs, both a 150–250 metre walk.
Can our private car enter the Cua Dai Pier parking lot for Cham Island speedboats?
Yes. All 4-, 7- and 16-seat private vehicles enter the Cua Dai Pier parking area 60–80 metres from the departure hall, and the port parking barrier fee is included in your transfer price.
Does a transfer from Da Nang Train Station (202 Hai Phong) to Hoiana or Vinpearl Nam Hoi An get stuck in Old Town traffic?
No. Transfers from gate 202 Hai Phong follow the Vo Nguyen Giap – Truong Sa coastal boulevard around the eastern edge of Hoi An and cross Cua Dai Bridge directly, completely bypassing the 15:00–21:30 Old Town pedestrian closures.
What if we want to stay another 30 minutes in the Old Town before heading back?
Every pickup includes free waiting time listed under Trip terms on the route page, and you can message your driver in advance to push back your evening pickup time.
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