🚕 Getting Around Phu Quoc: Transportation Tips for Solo Travelers, Couples & Families

Phú Quốc — Vietnam’s island paradise — offers more than just pristine beaches and fresh seafood. To fully enjoy your trip, it helps to understand how to get around easily and affordably. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, here’s a complete guide to the best transportation options — including the convenient E-Vin electric buses.


✈️ From Airport to Your Stay

Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) is only 10–20 minutes by car to most main areas:

  • Dương Đông town (central)

  • Trường Beach / Sonasea area/Marina area (Long Beach)

  • Sunset Town (southwest)

  • An Thới Port (southern)

  • Gành Dầu (Northern): 45-70 minutes by car or E-Vin Bus

Transport options:

  • Grab (ride-hailing app): Affordable and reliable

  • Taxi: Queue at the terminal exit (confirm the fare or meter)

  • Private car transfer: Pre-booked through hotels or hosts


🛵 For Solo Travelers: Freedom & Flexibility

Most solo travelers love renting a motorbike (scooter) to explore independently.

Why it’s great:

  • Affordable (120,000–150,000 VND/day)

  • Park anywhere

  • Perfect for discovering hidden beaches

⚠️ Tips:

  • Bring an International Driving Permit (IDP)

  • Always wear a helmet

  • Avoid riding in heavy rain or after dark


🚘 For Couples: Easy, Scenic Trips

Couples often mix scooters with taxis or Grab for evening outings or longer trips.

Options:

  • Rent a scooter for daytime exploring

  • Use Grab for dinners and shopping

  • Private driver for full-day tours to Bai Sao or the north coast

💰 Private driver cost: From 600,000–900,000 VND (half day), From 1,200,000+ VND (full day)


🚐 For Families: Comfort & Safety

Families (especially with young kids) prefer cars or shuttles:

  • Private car rentals with driver for flexible trips

  • Minivans via hotels or tour agencies

  • E-Vin Buses, Sunworld bus for budget-friendly, air-conditioned rides to popular spots

🧒 Pro Tip: Bring a child seat, as most rentals don’t provide them.


🚌 Ride the Bus: An Eco-Friendly Option

Phú Quốc’s Bus network makes getting around affordable, sustainable, and convenient — especially for visitors staying in major resorts.

🚍 Two popular Bus routes:

  1. E-Vin Bus Route:

    • Starts from InterContinental Long Beach Resort

    • Heads north to Grand World, VinWonders, and Vinpearl Safari

    • Multiple stops along the way (resorts, shopping areas, Dương Đông, Ong Lang, Airport)

  2. SunWorld Bus Route: 

    • Runs between Sunset Town and Dương Đông town

    • Great for shopping, dining, and visiting night markets, Long beach

      🧒 Pro Tip: Guests stay at Long beach (Sonasea and Marina area) take avantage of both bus routes

🛥️ Island-Hopping & Day Tours

For excursions to nearby islands or snorkeling trips:

  • Depart from An Thới Port (south) or Rạch Vẹm (north)

  • Options include group speedboats and private long-tail boats

  • Most tours offer roundtrip hotel transfers

🎟️ Typical day tour: ~600,000–1,200,000 VND per person (includes transfers and lunch)


📲 Must-Have Apps

  • Grab – book cars and scooters

  • Google Maps – best for navigation

  • Zalo or WhatsApp/Wechat – contact hosts and tours/drivers

  • E-Vin Bus app or website – to see current bus routes and times


🧭 Suggested Transport by Traveler Type

Traveler Type Best Options
Solo Scooter, Bus, Grab
Couple Scooter, Grab, private driver
Family Private car, Bus, minivan

✅ Final Tips for Getting Around

  • Ask your host or hotel about Bus schedules and scooter rentals

  • Always inspect scooters carefully before driving

  • Keep small cash for gas stations and local taxis

  • Be cautious during the rainy season (June–September)

  • Bring a copy of your accommodation address in Vietnamese for taxi drivers


Phú Quốc is easy to explore — whether you want the freedom of two wheels, the comfort of a private car, or the convenience of an electric bus gliding along the coast.

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