Hanoi - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
Few people have cars, though some do. Many buy scooters/motorcycles locally. You can get trained locally, but having a motorcycle license from the US makes it easier. Gas scooters are being phased out for electric ones. Roads are often tight here with minimal parking and some roads are not car accessible. - Dec 2025
Most people do not have a car and if they do it is only used for weekend excursions outside of Hanoi. Driving is crazy and parking is mostly not available. Many people buy/rent motorbikes, however. - Jun 2025
