I’m planning to go into the city on my own. Are taxis easy to find at the port?
On cruise days, the port area is very crowded, and taxis are not allowed to wait directly at the entrance to pick up passengers
You’ll need to walk out of the port and head to the right side to find taxis
There is Xanh SM taxi available near the parking area, but not right at the port gate
HBF 25/03/2026 1:33 pm
If you book via app, the price is usually reasonable.
If you go by meter, it can get expensive.
Be careful with unofficial taxis. Some may overcharge or take longer routes.
To keep things simple and under control, it’s better to pre-book a private transfer with a reliable company such as Halong Bay Transfers
The driver will wait with your name sign, and you’ll have support if anything goes wrong. The driver will wait with your name sign, and you’ll have support if anything goes wrong.
With random taxis, language barriers can also make things more difficult.
I might book in advance to be safe. Thanks!