One important thing travelers should note is that Phú Quý Island currently has no taxi companies or electric shuttle services. The main means of getting around the island are motorbikes, private car services, speedboats, and fishing boats. Understanding these options in advance will help you plan your trip more smoothly.
Car Services on Phú Quý Island
As mentioned above, there are no official taxi or electric vehicle services operating on Phú Quý at present. All car transfers and tours on the island are provided by individual drivers or small private operators.
Compared with other islands, car service prices on Phú Quý are relatively high. For example, a 7-seat car transfer from the port to a hotel typically costs around 150,000 VND per trip. If your accommodation is farther away, such as in Long Hải Commune, the price may increase to about 200,000 VND per trip.
Some well-known local car service providers on the island include:
- Thắng Đảo Transport
- Hồng Lành Transport (air-conditioned vehicles)
- Hữu Xuân Transport (air-conditioned vehicles)
- Nhật Cường Transport
- Trí Béo Transport
These operators usually offer vehicles ranging from 7-seat, 16-seat to 29-seat cars, suitable for families or larger groups.
Motorbike Rental in Phú Quý
Motorbikes are the primary mode of transportation for locals, and most visitors also choose to rent a motorbike to explore the island independently.
Few places offer as wide a variety of rental motorbikes as Phú Quý. You’ll easily spot:
- Colorful Honda Cubs (CUB)
- Compact and charming Chaly motorbikes
- Classic Honda 67 models
- Popular manual bikes like Wave, Sirius
- A range of automatic scooters
Motorbike Rental Prices (Reference)
- Manual bikes: around 100,000 VND/day/night
- Automatic scooters: about 120,000 – 150,000 VND/day/night
A rental “day” is typically calculated as 24 hours. For example, if you pick up the bike at 8:00 AM today, returning it at 8:00 AM the next day counts as one full day.
Motorbike rentals are abundant on the island, so you generally don’t need to worry about availability. Based on real travel experiences, Travelin.vn suggests the following contacts:
CUB rentals:
- Ms. Ny: +84 396 041 401
- Mr. Thịnh: +84 946 943 388
- Mr. Thắng: +84 909 769 252
Chaly rentals:
- Giỏi Phú Quý: +84 966 661 052
- Phong Phú Quý: +84 966 924 101
Cano (Speedboat) Services in Phú Quý
As an island district surrounded by around 10 large and small islands, Phú Quý has a highly active and competitive canoe (speedboat) service market. Many individuals and companies offer canoe rentals for sightseeing, island hopping, and marine activities.
Popular canoe operators include:
- Thùy Dương Cano
- Nhật Tâm Cano
- Đảo Xanh Travel Company
Common canoe activities on Phú Quý include:
- Visiting Hòn Tranh
- Snorkeling and coral viewing
- Fishing trips
- Photo services with SUP boards or transparent kayaks
The lowest canoe price is typically around 250,000 VND per person for a round trip to Hòn Tranh. Additional services can usually be negotiated directly with the canoe owner at the port.
Final Tips for Getting Around Phú Quý
These are the key transportation options you should be familiar with before starting your journey to Phú Quý. Once you’ve decided how you’ll get around, all that’s left is to plan your itinerary and enjoy the island.
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