Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Service

If you are looking for pure fun while moving around Ho Chi Minh City, you can opt for cyclo. Cyclos are pedicabs and pronounced as ''see-klos'' by the locals. It is like a rickshaw but the driver instead of sitting in front occupies the back seat. So you can get the feelings of pedalling through the waves of traffic. Cyclos can take one passenger at a time. In spite of being uncomfortable and slow, Cyclos are popular for their openness.

While getting around Ho Chi Minh City in cyclos, you can at once experience the pulse of this vibrant city. Considering the increasing number of vehicles on city roads, which includes lawless cars, motorbikes, buses, bicycles and cyclos, the city authority, is gradually banning cyclos on busy urban streets.

Usually cyclos cost around USD 2 per hour and constitute the cheapest way to get around the city. However near the tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, they charge higher rates. So you are advised to negotiate the rate before starting your journey around the city. The cost for a short trip within Saigon should not be higher than USD1.

While moving around the city in cyclos, be very careful about your belongings like bags, cameras and necklaces, as thieves passing by on bikes, can snatch them anytime.