Other Tourist Scams in Da Lat

Motorbike Rental Damage Claim

Motorbike rental shops around Xuan Huong Lake and on Phan Dinh Phung Street rent bikes to tourists, then claim undocumented scratches or mechanical damage were caused by the renter upon return. Staff may add new scratches while the bike is parked and unattended, then photograph them as evidence. Renters are typically charged $20 to $60 USD for damage that was either pre-existing or manufactured, and shops holding the renter passport have leverage to force payment before returning documents.