How Much It Costs to Get from Da Nang Airport to Your Hotel

Da Nang is one of the cheapest airports in the world for ground transport. Even the most expensive option for most trips costs under $25 USD. Here is the full breakdown.

To Da Nang City Center (3 km)

• Grab: 40,000-80,000 VND ($1.70-3.30 USD).
• Metered taxi: 60,000-120,000 VND ($2.50-5 USD).
• Pre-booked transfer: $5-10 USD.
• Local bus: About 8,000 VND ($0.35 USD).

Drive time: 10-15 minutes.

To My Khe Beach / Da Nang Beach Resorts (5-8 km)

• Grab: 50,000-100,000 VND ($2-4 USD).
• Metered taxi: 80,000-130,000 VND ($3.30-5.40 USD).
• Pre-booked transfer: $6-12 USD.

Drive time: 10-20 minutes.

To Hoi An (30 km)

• Grab: 280,000-400,000 VND ($11-16 USD).
• Metered taxi: 350,000-500,000 VND ($14-20 USD).
• Pre-booked transfer: $15-25 USD.

Drive time: 35-50 minutes.

To Ba Na Hills (40 km)

• Grab: 350,000-500,000 VND ($14-20 USD).
• Metered taxi: 400,000-600,000 VND ($16-25 USD).
• Pre-booked transfer: $20-30 USD.

Drive time: 40-55 minutes. The road climbs into the hills.

To Hue (100 km)

• Grab: Not practical for this distance.
• Pre-booked transfer: $60-90 USD.
• Train: About 100,000-150,000 VND ($4-6 USD) from Da Nang station. Scenic 2.5-3 hour journey.

Drive time: 2-2.5 hours via the Hai Van Pass.

To My Son Sanctuary (70 km)

• Pre-booked transfer (round trip): $50-70 USD including wait time.

Drive time: About 75 minutes each way.

What affects the price

Time of day has minimal impact. Vietnamese taxi meters and Grab pricing are consistent. There are no official night surcharges, though Grab prices can edge up slightly with low driver availability.

Traffic around Da Nang city can add a few minutes but rarely significantly affects metered fares. The airport's proximity to the city means you spend little time in traffic.

Vehicle type matters for larger groups. Standard sedans are quoted above. Minivans or 7-seaters for transfers add about $5-10 USD to the fare.

Perspective on value

To put these prices in context: the 30 km trip to Hoi An costs about the same as a sandwich at a Western airport. Vietnam offers exceptional value for transport. Even choosing the most expensive option at every stage, a family's total transport costs for their trip will be a fraction of what they would spend in Europe or North America.

Tips for saving money

Grab is consistently the cheapest option for most routes. Set up the app before you arrive. If you do not want to use an app, Mai Linh and Vinasun metered taxis are honest and only marginally more expensive.

For Hoi An, the difference between Grab and a transfer is about $4-9 USD. If that difference matters to your budget, Grab is fine. If you value guaranteed pickup and a confirmed vehicle, the transfer premium is minimal.