Lạng Sơn is close to Hanoi via the expressway and is home to Tam Thanh Cave, Mẫu Sơn Mountain, and border gates. Carnival vans are frequently hired by visitors going shopping, traveling for work at the border gates, or taking their families to Mẫu Sơn for a getaway.
Lạng Sơn retains its administrative boundaries after the 2025 reorganization.
Why rent a Carnival when traveling to Lạng Sơn?
- Spacious: Available in 7- or 8-seat versions, comfortably carrying 5–6 passengers plus luggage in practice.
- Dual electric sliding doors: Easy boarding and exiting for older adults and young children.
- Deep luggage compartment: Enough room for large suitcases, strollers, and sports equipment.
- Comfortable on long journeys: Suitable for interprovincial routes and mountain roads.
Airports, train stations, and how to get there
The province has no airport. From Hanoi to Lạng Sơn City is approximately 150 km, taking about 2.5 hours via the expressway.
Estimated Carnival rental prices with a driver in Lạng Sơn
| Route | Distance | One-way price |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi – Lạng Sơn City | approximately 150 km | approximately 2,500,000–4,000,000đ |
| Lạng Sơn City – Tam Thanh and Nhị Thanh Caves | approximately 3 km | included in the daily rental package |
| Lạng Sơn City – Mẫu Sơn Mountain | approximately 30 km | approximately 900,000–1,300,000đ |
| Lạng Sơn City – Hữu Nghị Border Gate | approximately 20 km | approximately 900,000–1,300,000đ |
| Hanoi – Bắc Sơn | approximately 160 km | approximately 2,500,000–4,000,000đ |
| Daily rental (8–10 hours, approximately 100 km) | – | approximately 2,000,000–2,500,000đ |
Estimated prices are based on the rates publicly posted by transport companies in September 2026 and generally include the driver, fuel, and tolls. Actual prices vary depending on the provider, vehicle age, public holidays and Lunar New Year, and nighttime hours. A same-day round trip is usually cheaper than two one-way trips. For overnight journeys, passengers generally cover the driver's meals and accommodation.
Attractions best visited by private car in Lạng Sơn
- Tam Thanh Cave and Nhị Thanh Cave
- Đông Kinh Market and Kỳ Lừa Market
- Mẫu Sơn Mountain
- Hữu Nghị Border Gate
- Bắc Sơn Valley (rice harvest season)
Things to note when renting a vehicle in Lạng Sơn
- The road to the summit of Mẫu Sơn is steep and winding; ice may occur in winter.
- Bắc Sơn Valley is most beautiful during the rice harvest, around June and October.
- You can ask the driver to recommend restaurants serving roasted duck and khâu nhục.
How to book a Carnival through Huongdanviendulich.vn
- Go to Post a vehicle request and select “Car with driver”.
- Choose a service type: Airport transfer, One-way, Round trip, or Daily rental.
- Enter the pick-up and drop-off locations in Lạng Sơn, the date and time, and your flight number if applicable.
- Under Preferred vehicle type, select 7-seater and write “Kia Carnival preferred” in the notes section.
- Check the costs that must be included in the price (tolls, parking, fuel, and nighttime surcharges), then post your request. Verified transport providers will send you quotes.
If a transport provider in Lạng Sơn does not have a Carnival available, you can still receive quotes for equivalent 7-seater models or a Carnival dispatched from a neighboring province.
Would you like a guide to provide commentary throughout the journey? Post a request for a tour guide to accompany the vehicle, or post a request for a customized tour and let a travel company handle the entire package.
See also: Renting a Kia Carnival with a driver in 34 provinces and cities in Vietnam.
