About 6 km · roughly 20-25 min · live prices in the search box below
Long Beach (Bãi Trường) stretches along Phu Quoc's western coast as the island's longest and most developed beach strip. The 12 km route from Phu Quoc International Airport follows Nguyễn Trung Trực Street southward through Dương Đông town before reaching the beachfront hotel zone. Most transfers take 20-25 minutes depending on your specific resort location along the 20-kilometer beach.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $12-18 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi | $8-12 on the meter | Meter only. Airport surcharge, tolls, any night surcharge and a tip come on top, and the total varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | $6-10 | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: All three figures are our own estimates, gathered when this page was written, and are shown for orientation only. They are not quotes and they are not live prices. The metered figure is what the meter shows, before airport surcharges, tolls and tip. Use the search box above for the actual price on your date.
Airport taxis use meters and charge 150,000-250,000 VND ($8-12) to reach Long Beach resorts. Mai Linh and Sasco operate official airport taxi stands with fixed per-kilometer rates starting at 12,000 VND. Pre-booked private transfers cost 280,000-420,000 VND ($12-18) with meet-and-greet service and fixed pricing regardless of traffic. Grab operates widely on Phu Quoc with rides typically 140,000-230,000 VND ($6-10), though availability can fluctuate during early morning flights. Shared minivans charge around 100,000 VND per person but make multiple hotel stops, extending travel time to 45-60 minutes.
Airport taxis work best for early morning arrivals before 7 AM when Grab drivers are scarce and you want immediate departure. Families with children, groups with surfboards or dive equipment, and travelers arriving during rainy season benefit from direct door-to-door service without app dependency or surge pricing concerns.
Grab dominates Phu Quoc's ride-hailing market with GrabCar and GrabBike options covering most routes. The app shows upfront pricing in Vietnamese dong and accepts both cash and card payments. Service quality is generally reliable, though driver availability drops significantly near the northern beaches during low season.
Pre-booked transfers include flight tracking - the driver waits regardless of how long the delay is, at no extra cost. Metered taxis are always available at Phu Quoc (PQC) but queues can be long during peak arrival times, and counters may close for late-night flights.
There are three price levels, all of them our own estimates: a ride-hailing app at roughly $6-10, a metered taxi at about $8-12 on the meter with surcharges, tolls and tip still to be added, and a pre-booked transfer at around $12-18, which is the only one of the three where the figure you see is the figure you pay.
In light traffic the 6 km takes about 20-25 min. During peak hours in Phu Quoc, add 20-30 minutes of buffer. A pre-booked driver monitors your flight, so even a late landing does not complicate the pickup.
Ride-hailing apps usually offer the lowest fare at $6-10, but airport pickup can require walking to a designated zone. Grab dominates Phu Quoc's ride-hailing market with GrabCar and GrabBike options covering most routes. The app shows upfront pricing in Vietnamese dong and accepts both cash and card payments. Service quality is generally reliable, though driver availability drops significantly near the northern beaches during low season. For most travelers a pre-booked transfer at $12-18 offers the best balance of price, comfort and reliability - there are no extra fees added on arrival.
Pre-booking is safer because the price is fixed in advance, your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign, and there is a record of the booking. Airport taxi counters at Phu Quoc (PQC) are legitimate but typically charge more than the running meter. Unlicensed drivers approaching arriving passengers inside the terminal should always be avoided.
Pre-booked transfer drivers are typically vetted for basic English. Metered taxi drivers' English varies - at major airports it is usually basic but functional. Have your destination written in the local script or share a Google Maps pin to avoid misunderstandings, especially for hotels on small lanes.
See our full Phu Quoc International Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. For nationwide context, see our Vietnam transfer guide.