Currently, there are many ways to travel to Phu Quoc, of which, motorbikes are means of transportation that many visitors give priority to. For those who travel Phu Quoc independently, this is an ideal means of transportation and is economical and convenient. Besides, going to Phu Quoc by motorbike is very suitable for young people who love to explore, love backpacking. If you get motion sick, can't use taxi, or use buses regularly, motorbikes are certainly the best choice when traveling in Phu Quoc.
According to Phu Quoc travel experiences, for visitors who go on package tours or travel with a family, especially with small children, they usually don't choose motorbikes as the main means of transportation because when traveling with kids, you will have to take care of the babies, and the kids won't be able to sit on a motorbike all day long. Besides, if you go on a tour in Phu Quoc, you should go by the group's shuttle bus to avoid getting lost or losing contact with the members of the group.
There are 2 simple ways for you to travel to Phu Quoc by motorbike:
Take your own motorbike when traveling to Phu Quoc
Traveling to Phu Quoc by motorbike will be more suitable for those who have experience in independent travel in Phu Quoc or backpacking. To take your own motorbike, you can only travel by train or ferry to Phu Quoc. The Superdong train to Phu Quoc is the most recommended choice because it's easy to buy tickets, travel time takes only about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the departure station, and the motorbike transportation price ranges from 130,000 to 250,000 VND/vehicle depending on the weight and type of motorbike.
To travel to Phu Quoc by the Superdong train, you need to travel to one of 2 train stations in Kien Giang, which are Rach Gia and Ha Tien. Independent Phu Quoc travelers often choose the Ha Tien station to take the Superdong train because this station serves more trains and hours for the route to Phu Quoc. The ticket price from Ha Tien is also cheaper than from Rach Gia.
Rent a motorbike in Phu Quoc
For those who come from the northern provinces or live too far from Phu Quoc, it is not convenient to take a motorbike so you should choose to explore Phu Quoc by renting a motorbike here. Renting a motorbike in Phu Quoc is very simple, after booking Phu Quoc airplane tickets and completing check-in procedures at the hotel or homestay, you can rent a motorbike at the hotel or homestay where you are staying to travel during your trip.
Most of these places also do motorbike rental business with prices ranging from 120,000 to 200,000 VND/day depending on the type of scooter or motorbike. If not, you can rent a motorbike at some reputable rental shops in the center of Duong Dong town or at the pier, the airport has many reputable shops, free home delivery, ...