Where is Phu My Port?
- Phu My port is about 55km from Vung Tau city and 90km from Ho Chi Minh City. Phu My is a commercial port with nothing nearby. Cruise ships dock at unused container terminal piers at the port.
- Phu My port is about 55km from Vung Tau city and 90km from Ho Chi Minh City.
- Phu My port is about 55km from Vung Tau city and 90km from Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is about 2 hours to drive from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh city, a bit less to come back because the traffic is better in the afternoon. There are taxis outside the port BUT they don’t all have port permits so you will have to make your way to the street. It is a long walk to the main road through a wasteland waiting to be developed. Most of taxi drivers don’t speak and understand English. You should write destination name on paper and show them
- The ship offer shuttle bus to Ho Chi Minh: 59 USD/ 1 pax but it starts normally later (9 AM) so it leaves you even less time in Saigon. The ship only provide transportation, no guide, no meal.
What to do from Phu My Port?
There is nothing at the dock, so a ships tour, or a privately organised tour is a must. A shuttle may be provided to the small town of Ba Ria approx 10 miles to the southeast where you can take a taxi to the beach resort city of Vung Tau.
From Phu My Port, you can do Vung Tau Execution or Ho Chi Minh city tour. If you have 2 days in Phu My Port, you can visit Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) on the first day and Cu Chi Tunnel or Ho Chi Minh city on the second day
If you don’t want to do a tour, you can hire private transfer so you just wander about on your own
Here are some options you can do from Phu My Port
OPTION 1: PHU MY PORT TO HO CHI MINH CAR RENTAL
| 4 seat | 7 seat | 16 seat |
| 160 USD | 180 USD | 200 USD |
| Maximum 3 people & lugage | Maximum 4 people & lugage | Maximum 10 people & lugage |
- Includes: transportation from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh city, 2 ways transfer, city tour, driver, fuel, toll fee. Visit Post Office and Notre Dame Church; Reunification Palace ; War Remnants Museum; Cholon (China Town) and Thien Hau Pagoda
- Excludes: port fee 25 usd/ 1 pax, tour guide 50 usd/ 1 group, meal, entrance fee
- You can email us at viettransfer@gmail.com to get update price and better discount if you travel with big group. Book private car rental from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh city online at Yourlocalbooking.com
OPTION 2: PHU MY PORT TO VUNG TAU CAR RENTAL
- 4 seat car 7 seat car 16 seat car
- 115 USD 125 USD 140 USD
- Maximum 4 people Maximum 6 people Maximum 13 people
- Includes: transportation from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh city, 2 ways transfer, driver, fuel, toll fee, Vung tau city tour
- Excludes: port fee 25 usd/ 1 pax, tour guide 50 usd/ 1 group, meal, entrance fee
OPTION 3: PHU MY PORT TO HO CHI MINH AIRPORT
- 4 seat car 7 seat car 16 seat car
- 95 USD 115 USD 130 USD
- Maximum 3 people Maximum 4 people Maximum 13 people
- Includes: transportation from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh airport, 1 way transfer, driver, fuel, toll fee
- Excludes: port fee 25 usd/ 1 pax, meal, entrance fee
What is the fastest way to get to Ho Chi Minh City
You are looking at time. Fast boats (hydrofoils) are subject to a time table which implies hanging around unless you are lucky to arrive just as one is about to leave.
The best way to get to Ho Chi Minh City is take a taxi or book with ship. You can also have a private car and guide to collect you if you don’t want a joined basic tour. However, this needs to be booked beforehand as entering the port requires heap of procedures. The travel agency has to settle these paper works very early to get the entrance permit.
The only thing that you can share to save the cost is the car and guide. The drive is about 2-2,5 hours from the port to Saigon.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
• Be advised that the Vietnam tour guides require your passport details in advance to arrange port passes.
• The permit to pick tourists up at the port is compulsory to the company if tourists want to be safe and legal. Expecting to pay 25-30 USD/person for port fees. If not, you need to walk outside of the port.
MUST SEE SIGHTS IN HO CHI MINH
• Post Office and Notre Dame Church
• Reunification Palace
• War Remnants Museum
• Cholon (China Town) and Thien Hau Pagoda
Be careful when planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City attractions since they typically close for a long lunch break.
MUST SEE SIGHTS IN VUNG TAU
• Buddha Shrine –
• French-built Lighthouse
• Giant Jesus
• Maria Statue
• Minh Dam Caves
