What to Check Before Using an Electric Shuttle in Hoi An

Sun Travel’s electric vehicle service in Hoi An is currently paused while the operating arrangements and pricing are reviewed. Visitors to Hoi An often look for an electric shuttle as a convenient way to move between the old town, craft villages and the beach. This guide sets out what to check with any operator you use, the rules that affect where electric vehicles can go, and some alternatives for getting around.

1. Check the Area and Routes the Vehicle May Use

Electric tourist vehicles in Hoi An are subject to local rules on routes and hours. They are generally not allowed inside the core pedestrian zone during restricted hours, which are commonly cited as mornings and late afternoon to evening. Rules and hours can change, so check the current notices.

Before you agree with any operator, ask:

• Whether the vehicle may go to the place you need, such as An Bang Beach, Thanh Ha pottery village or Tra Que vegetable village.
• Where exactly the pickup and drop-off points are, and how far they are from your hotel or attraction.
• Whether the route is affected by traffic control points at busy hours.

2. Clarify Point-to-Point Fares and Hourly Hire

Fares for electric vehicles in central Hoi An are usually offered in two forms:

• Short point-to-point rides: A fare per ride between two points within about 3 to 5 km, such as from a hotel to the beach or a restaurant.
• Hire by the hour or per sightseeing leg: The vehicle takes you to several stops and waits.

Confirm whether the total includes waiting time at the destination, and whether it is per person or for the whole vehicle. Do not mix up a one-way fare with a round-trip price.

3. Luggage Space and Capacity

Electric shuttles in town are usually open-sided vehicles with roughly six to eight seats. They have little or no separate luggage space. If you arrive from a flight at Da Nang International Airport with suitcases or a stroller, an electric shuttle is unlikely to suit you. For larger luggage, a private car from Da Nang to Hoi An to your hotel lobby is more practical.

4. Other Ways to Get Around Hoi An

While you decide, or when electric vehicles are not available, you can use:

• Bicycles: Many hotels and homestays lend or rent bicycles for a small fee. They suit the old town, the rice fields at Cam Chau and a trip to Tra Que vegetable village.
• Walking: The old town is compact, and streets such as Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Bach Dang suit a stroll to cafes and food stops.
• A private car with a driver: For longer trips such as Ba Na Hills, the Marble Mountains, the Bay Mau Coconut Forest or the airport, see the private car rates for 4, 7 and 16-seat vehicles.

Frequently asked questions about electric vehicles in Hoi An

When will Sun Travel's electric vehicle service in Hoi An reopen? +

The electric vehicle and motorbike services in Hoi An are paused while the operating arrangements and pricing are reviewed. If they reopen, details and any request form will be published on this website.

Can electric vehicles enter the Hoi An pedestrian streets? +

Motor vehicles, including electric ones, are restricted in the pedestrian core during certain hours. Check the current notices, and expect pickup and drop-off at car parks and junctions at the edge of the old town.

How long does an electric vehicle take from the old town to An Bang Beach? +

The distance is roughly 4.5 to 5 km, and the ride commonly takes about 12 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Ask the operator for the current arrangement.

Can an electric vehicle carry large suitcases? +

Most small electric tourist vehicles have no separate luggage compartment and hold only small bags. If you have large luggage, a 4, 7 or 16-seat car is a better choice.