The closest airport to Hoi An is in Danang and travel from the airport will take about 45 minutes. You can take a taxi to the city for about $15 USD and, because you’ll then have a local driver, the ride back to the airport will cost about $7 USD. You can also travel from Danang by train, bus, or motorbike.
Hoi An, while beautiful, is not a very large city. You’ll find that the city is designed for pedestrians and there are very few cars on the roads. Those who don’t wish to travel by foot will find that traveling by bicycle is very safe as well.
Motorbikes, to the dismay of many, are also incredibly common – though you should be careful if you hear one approaching because local drivers usually move very quickly as they barrel down the city’s narrow alleys. Your hotel will gladly rent you a motorbike for approximately $5 USD per day, though we only recommend renting one if you want to visit a destination like My Son or the Marble Mountains – both of which are about 45 minutes outside of Hoi An.
Taxi cabs do exist in Hoi An but you aren’t likely to see them on the streets as often as you would in a large city. The local taxi drivers in Hoi An are definitely out to make a few dollars. If the destination you wish to be taken to is nearby a taxi driver may refuse to accept your fare. He’ll instead look for someone who wishes to travel further. You may end up paying more but may be better off asking your hotel to arrange a shuttle for you.
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