Public buses: run in Hanoi itself and from Hanoi to a variety of destinations beyond the city. The regular buses that serve the city itself can be quite difficult for the average tourist to negotiate as timetables aren’t in English and the buses themselves are not manned by English speaking staff. Hanoi’s buses are really only for the hardcore traveller. Motorbike taxis: anyone who owns a motorbike in Hanoi thinks that he/she is a motorbike taxi operator irrespective of whether they are officially permitted to do so and visitors will find it easy to commandeer a vehicle to take them to their desired destination. Cyclos: are basically three wheel bicycles with two wheels at the front between which is located a seat big enough for two people (at a squeeze). Cyclos are a cheap way of getting around provided you are a hard bargainer and have a good idea of how much the journey you intend to make should cost. Bicycles: you can hire a bicycle for as little as a dollar a day and you’ll find getting around is easy if not a little perilous on the busier roads. Spend some time observing how the locals navigate the roads before you head out and you should manage to get by without incident. | 
