If your trip to Ho Chi Minh City is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Not far from the heart of the city, Ben Thanh Market is one sight to consider adding to your to-do list. Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area and Saigon Square are also nearby and worth a detour.

Thu Dau Mot is a good excuse to jump in the car, roll the windows down and feel the wind through your hair. It’s situated 17 miles away and offers a range of things to see and do.

If you’re traveling to Ho Chi Minh City for work-related reasons, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting some convention and business centers. With your own rental car, you can relax knowing you’ll arrive on time. Here are some of the biggest and the best:

• HIECC Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition Conference Center (3 miles away).
• Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (3 miles away).
• Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition and Convention Centre (3 miles away).

Ho Chi Minh City has so much to offer. You could spend a good while here and not run out of things to do. To experience as much as possible in this dynamic metropolis, a rental car is a must. Bear in mind that city driving usually goes hand in hand with tight streets and sparse parking spaces. But don’t stress — a small ride like a compact will make this much less daunting. If you’re aiming to leave the city behind you and check out some of the bays that Ho Chi Minh City is known for, you’ll probably prefer a rental car with more power and room to move. A mid-size or full-size SUV are perfect for scenic road trips.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Ho Chi Minh City, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’re looking for the best possible price and plan on staying mostly in the city, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you have to do is decide what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and hit the wide, open road.

You’ll need to keep to the right while driving in Ho Chi Minh City. Not only that, take some extra care if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you have a feel for the roads, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

It can be. Circling the block looking for a place to park isn’t unusual in Ho Chi Minh City. Getting close to popular attractions is easier if you plan ahead.

Ho Chi Minh City has a population of 3,467,300, so you should expect it. However, you can avoid traffic gridlock by traveling outside the rush hours. The busiest time to be on the road is before and after work.

Speed limits vary in and around the city of Ho Chi Minh City, but generally range from 60km/h to 90km/h. Most residential zones have a maximum speed of 40km/h unless stated otherwise.

In most cases, your car rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can send a fine directly to you.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Ho Chi Minh City. But make sure you stay focused on the road.

When operating a vehicle in Ho Chi Minh City, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. Planning to have one or two drinks while you’re out? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

Yes you can. But before you turn, you must stop the vehicle completely and only continue if the way is clear.

We recommend buckling up, even though seat belts aren’t mandatory in Ho Chi Minh City. Clicking on a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to reduce injuries and save lives in a crash.