With the increase in airfare, train or bus ticket prices during the Lunar New Year, the method of traveling by personal car is chosen by many families because it possesses outstanding advantages such as cost savings and autonomy. due to moving and combining tourism.
Mr. Tuan Anh (living in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) said that he and his wife often drive their own personal car to take the whole family back to their hometown in Gia Lai to celebrate Tet. This year is no exception.
“The cost for the whole family to return to Gia Lai by plane is quite expensive, while the bus is not comfortable. My hometown is also located in a district near the Cambodian border, so it takes more money and travel time. Transfer by taxi from the airport or bus station in the center of Pleiku city. So traveling by personal car is the optimal choice,” he said.
Many people who cannot afford to buy a car have also turned to self-driving car rental services to travel during this Tet holiday, causing many businesses with this service to be out of stock from early and mid-January. 2024.
Mr. Quy, owner of a self-driving car rental facility in Vinh Loc residential area, Binh Tan district, said that despite the difficult economic situation and escalating prices, he still has a large number of customers in the area. this Tet holiday.
“Even though the rental price is double compared to normal days, our schedule is almost full during this Tet holiday, with only 3-4 vehicles being maintained, in reserve to support the few remaining customers.” , he said.
The scarcity of rental cars always occurs during every Tet holiday.
The minimum rental period is 5 days, however the cost will be much higher than a 10-day package. Currently, Mr. Quy’s 10-day package ranges from 18-25 million VND, with many types of cars and models for customers to choose from.