Getting a taxi in Ninh Binh is usually easy and surprisingly cheap, especially around popular areas like Tam Coc, Trang An, or the city center.
The safest and easiest way is to ask your hotel, homestay, or restaurant staff to call a taxi for you. Most places work with trusted drivers and can help you avoid scams. They might even have contact or know the driver in person.
If you’re out exploring, you can also wave down a taxi on the street. Taxis often wait outside attraction entrances, train station or bus stops. Just look for taxis with clear logos and meters from well-known brands. Take a look at their plates too – reliable taxis will have yellow plates.
An important tip for you – ALWAYS check the distance on Google Maps before you go. Then, ask for a rough price in advance. Traveling within Ninh Binh will rarely cost more than 100,000vnd.
Another good option is using Grab, a ride-hailing app similar to Uber. Grab works well in Ninh Binh for both car and motorbike rides. You can choose your pickup point, see the estimated price, and pay through the app by credit card or in cash. It’s convenient and helps you avoid miscommunication or price surprises.
To help you avoid unpleasant experiences, here’s the top 5 reliable taxi companies in Ninh Binh.
Top 5 Taxi Companies in Ninh Binh
Mai Linh Taxi
Mai Linh is a national taxi company with a strong reputation for safety and service Vietnam. In Ninh Binh, their cars are usually in good condition, and the drivers are well-trained. You can often find Mai Linh taxis waiting outside train stations, bus stations, and popular tourist areas like Tam Coc and Trang An.
- Color: Green
- Price
From 13,500 VND/km (4-seater)
From 18,500 VND/km (7-seater) - Hotline: +84 229 3636 363
Xanh SM Taxi
Xanh SM is a new electric taxi brand that’s quickly growing across Vietnam, including Ninh Binh. They use clean, quiet electric cars, often from VinFast (a Vietnamese car company). Their drivers wear professional uniforms, and the service is known for being clean, modern, and eco-friendly. Note that you can only book Xanh SM through their app.
- Color: Blue
- Price: From 15,000 VND/km
- Hotline: App only
Xuan Thanh Taxi
Xuan Thanh is a local company based in Ninh Binh. Their drivers are familiar with all the major attractions and back roads in the area. Many travelers use Xuan Thanh for day trips to Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, or Van Long Nature Reserve.
- Color: White with red logos and stripes
- Price:
From 10,000–11,000 VND/km (4-seater)
From 13,000–15,000 VND/km (7-seater) - Hotline: +84 229 3686 868
Hoa Lu Taxi
Hoa Lu Taxi is named after the ancient capital of Vietnam and has been serving mainly travelers for years. Their taxis often park near historical sites like Hoa Lu Ancient Temple and tourist hub around Tam Coc. Drivers are used to helping travelers get to boat docks, and rural homestays.
- Color: White with red letters
- Price:
About 15,500 VND/km - Hotline: +84 229 384 8484
Phu Dong Taxi
Phu Dong Taxi is a well-known local company in Ninh Bình that well trusted by locals. They’ll normally use 4-seat Hyundai i10s and 7-seat Toyota Vios cars. Their drivers know the area well and use GPS, so they usually could take the best route for you.
- Color: White with Blue tags
- Price: ABout 15,000 VND/km
- Hotline: +84 229 3 862 862
