Can I rent and ride a 50cc scooter in Nha Trang without an International Driving Permit, and are 125cc scooters allowed?

From messages by 6 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 57 days ago

TL;DR

Travelers report that a scooter up to 50cc generally does not require a licence, while renting or riding a 125cc bike without an International Driving Permit can lead to rental refusals and frequent fines. No current monthly rental price was provided in the discussion.

What the community said

In addition to 50cc-or-less scooters, electric scooters also do not require a license to rent in Nha Trang.

Electric scooter

For a 50cc scooter rental in Nha Trang, travelers report that an International Driving Permit is generally not required. Carrying a copy of an IDP may still help avoid questions from a rental shop.

50cc scooter

Without the required licence, the safer option is specifically a scooter of 50cc or less, which travelers say does not require a licence. For larger scooters, rental shops often refuse and roadside fines are reportedly common.

Up to 50cc

Do not rely on a 125cc scooter being registered as a 50cc model: this was only raised as an unconfirmed possibility, not a verified rental option. Travelers without an IDP should look for a genuine 50cc-or-less scooter.

125cc / 50cc