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Rent or Buy ?

  • KIPPERTHAI

    Hi all, looked into buying in HCMC,several Minsk,some good, others rubbish, priced $250-$400.I was there for only 2wks. so renting was my choice.Problem was I found it near impossible to rent anything,1.for long distance, they freaked when I told them my travel plans! 2.Without leaving my passport,difficult for hotels/police.So rented from Saigon scooters, big deposit but felt trustworthy,bit expensive at $120/week, but had a nice bike and a great trip.This worked for me but I am sure there must be alternatives, but couldn't find them in Saigon, Hanoi was much easier for rental.Biking...best way to travel!!!!

    #1 Posted: 23/3/2010 - 03:13


  • hanoimikesh-
    otel

    Posted from within Vietnam.

    Hi there !

    if you gonna go by motorbik and stay for 1 month or 2 weeks, you should buy a motorbike, it's easy and cheaper for your tours

    have a great trip !

    #2 Posted: 25/3/2010 - 11:41

  • hanoimikesh-
    otel

    #3 Posted: 25/3/2010 - 11:45

  • KIPPERTHAI

    Thanks hanoimikes, think next time I will do this,but will stay longer, 2 weeks is just no good, cheers chris

    #4 Posted: 26/3/2010 - 04:23

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