The car rental market has become very active in the capital city as the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches. A small survey by the Vietnam News Agency of rental car streets of Ha Noi showed the mid-range segment of passenger cars with four to seven seats is nearly completely sold out almost one month before Tet. If customers want to rent a car, they will have to commit to renting it for the entirety of the break, which lasts from February 2 to 10. On rental car streets including Tran Khat Chan, Thai Thinh, Xa Dan and Hoang Mai, the shortage of cars and increasing demand have pushed prices up 20-30 per cent compared to normal rates, touching VND7 million-VND25 million (US$301-$1,075) per car, depending on the model. The difference in price between manual and automatic transmission cars ranges from VND100,000 to VND200,000 per day. Although rental prices have increased, there is not enough stock of popular models such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota Fortuner. Rather than raising prices, … [Read more...] about Car rental market busy before Tet holiday
Holiday rentals scottish borders
Car rental market accelerates
Only in the last 10 years has the rental sector for cars started to reach heights seen elsewhere, with the arrival of major international firms, Photo: Le Toan Despite Tet holiday being over a month away, a young Ho Chi Minh City couple living with a three-year-old child are trying to find places to rent a car to return home to the southern province of Dong Nai during the Lunar New Year. “Car rental costs have doubled in the run-up to Tet, and are harder to find due to lack of cars. For us, it remains the preferred mode of transport for certain routes, where air and rail travel are not available,” the husband said. The car rental demand has been increasing fast in recent years across Vietnam, from budget to luxury cars, and not only for Tet holiday. The sector is expected to heat up with the recent announcement that the world’s largest car rental provider, Enterprise Holdings, is to enter Vietnam, making the country the first stop for the Enterprise Rent-A-Car … [Read more...] about Car rental market accelerates
HCM City pilots rental of public vehicles
Le Thanh Khoa, director of the HCM City Voluntary Youth Public Benefit Service Company (BESCO), said the company had begun receiving public cars and drivers from agencies for rent to State units. Pham Khanh Phong Lan, head of the HCM City Food Safety Management Board, said the board was ready to rent public vehicles to the agency’s head and deputy heads. The two public cars previously managed by the agency will be handed over to the authorities or auctioned, she said. The rental price is 11,000 VND per km (based on the current average price of taxi companies) or 19.8 million VND per month per car, according Le Ngoc Thuy Trang, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance. Trang said the rental price was carefully calculated by the Department of Finance, ensuring more savings for the budget. According to Trang, public vehicles used by the units will be sold or transferred to BESCO. The driver of the units will be laid off and those who wish to continue their work … [Read more...] about HCM City pilots rental of public vehicles
City pilots rental of public vehicles
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A HCM City pilot car rental service for Government officials that began on May 1 is expected to save more than VNĐ100 million (US$4,404) per month for the State budget. Lê Thành Khoa, director of the HCM City Voluntary Youth Public Benefit Service Company (BESCO), said the company had begun receiving public cars and drivers from agencies for rent to State units. Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, head of the HCM City Food Safety Management Board, said the board was ready to rent public vehicles to the agency’s head and deputy heads. The two public cars previously managed by the agency will be handed over to the authorities or auctioned, she said. The rental price is VNĐ11,000 per km (based on the current average price of taxi companies) or VNĐ19.8 million per month per car, according Lê Ngọc Thùy Trang, deputy director of the Department of Finance. Trang said the rental price was carefully … [Read more...] about City pilots rental of public vehicles
National transport strains under holiday rush
Having expected the rocketing demand for travel in the long holiday, transport providers tried to expand their services . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese are set to enjoy a long holiday from April 28, and services are already strained under the expected surge of people ready to leave big cities. The upcoming National Reunification Day - May Day holiday (April 30-May 1) this year falls right after the weekend, so most people will have four whole days off work, prompting many families to either go back to their hometowns for a family reunion or travel to kick off the summer. Out of seats Having expected the rocketing demand for travel in the long holiday, transport providers tried to expand their services to prepare, but the situation is close to breaking point. Saigon Station Director Do Quang Van told the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper on April 26 that the station increased the number of trains by 30 percent, or 13,000 seats to the same period last year. However, … [Read more...] about National transport strains under holiday rush
Room rental rates in HCM City increase
It currently costs a renter VND 700,000 to VND 1 million per month for a 20 to 25 square-meter-room, up 30 percent year-on-year, according to Saigon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) newspaper. Due to the rising number of university students and laborers coming back to HCM City to study and work after a long break, the demand for room rentals has skyrocketed. Couple Duc and Hue from Binh Dinh province had to take leave from work to roam over Tan Phu, Binh Tan, Tan Binh districts in an effort to find a room which their family could afford. “I collect and trade used things for a living while my husband repairs electric devices. We earn VND 8 to 10 million per month and are looking for a room that is maximum VND 2 million. That room should not be too small for our children.” Hue said. A block of rental houses for workers in District 2 of HCM City. Photo: VNS They have planned to move to Binh Chanh district for cheaper alternatives. Four university students from … [Read more...] about Room rental rates in HCM City increase
Ensuring warm Tet holiday for needy people in border areas
The People's Army Newspaper Online would like to introduce some photos on troops of the Lai Chau provincial Border Guard Command along with local people in the border areas welcoming the Tet 2018. Troops of the Dao San Border Guard Station and leaders of Dao San commune, Phong Tho district enjoying the Lunar New Year Festival 2018 with people in Sin Chai village People in Sin Chai village, Dao San commune, Phong Tho district held a party to say goodbye to 2017 Troops of the Dao San Border Guard Station and local people in Khau Rao village, Tung Qua Lin commune, Phong Tho cooking traditional dishes Troops of Si Lo Lau and leaders of Pa Vay Su commune, Phong Tho district organized a Tet program for people. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Ensuring warm Tet holiday for needy people in border areas
Rental cars hard to find for Tết
The rental market for cars has become boisterous in Viet Nam with the approach of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Even as rental prices have risen two or three times their normal rate, demand remains high, leaving many customers without a car during the holiday. Thanh Vinh, a resident in District 3, HCM City, told plo.vn that his office would stop working late this Tet, so he decided to rent a car to visit his hometown in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong, along with his family. "Renting a car for Tet is an expensive affair, but passenger cars are cramped, while my family comprises five members, including children, so I want to rent a car to drive home," said Vinh. However, Vinh said that despite approaching many dealers, he was unable to find a car that could accommodate four to seven passengers. Finally, he was able to rent a car with the support of his friend, although the price was steep at VND1.8 million per day. Vinh is one of many trying to rent a car for … [Read more...] about Rental cars hard to find for Tết
Amsterdam to curb Airbnb rentals to 30 days a year
THE HAGUE — Amsterdam announced Wednesday it will impose a new 30-day curb on renting out private homes via websites like Airbnb from next year, seeking to stem a deluge of tourists flocking to its famous canals. The current 60-day limit per year will now be halved "to stem the negative influence of holiday home rentals," the city council’s executive said in a statement. "During the last few years there has been massive growth in the market of renting out homes to tourists. "The increase in numbers has increasingly had an (unwanted) effect on various Amsterdam neighbourhoods." The Dutch capital is now flooded with 17 million tourists per year, attributed to the city’s ease of access and a highly successful marketing campaign. In 2013, there were around 4,500 holiday rentals on offer on various websites, but by last year the number had grown to 22,000, according to the latest city council figures. Residents have complained of rowdy crowds of tourists and late-night … [Read more...] about Amsterdam to curb Airbnb rentals to 30 days a year
HCM City to pilot public car rentals
Ho Chi Minh City plans to run a pilot car rental service for Government officials to reduce expenditures, according to Vo Van Hoan, spokesperson for the municipal People’s Committee. HCM City will pilot public car rentals The city will transfer all public cars to the Voluntary Youth Public Benefit Service Company (BESCO) for management and rental.The pilot will begin in five State agencies and units, including the city People’s Committee Office, Department of Finance, People’s Committees of Binh Thanh and Binh Chanh districts, and the city’s Food Safety Management Board.Public vehicles with their drivers, escorts and security forces will be transferred to the company, and then departments, districts, and suburbs will rent cars and drivers.Two cars will be arranged for each unit under a Government decision on the management and use of cars in State agencies and units.The agencies and units must sign monthly car rental contracts … [Read more...] about HCM City to pilot public car rentals