Other Tourist Scams in Mui Ne

Motorbike Rental Pre-Existing Damage Scam

Motorbike rental shops along Ham Tien Road in Mui Ne rent scooters at attractive daily rates, then claim pre-existing scratches or mechanical faults were caused by the renter upon return. The damage is often minor or pre-existing, but the shop demands 500,000 to 2,000,000 VND in repair costs and retains the renter passport or cash deposit as leverage. Some shops use deliberately worn bikes specifically to generate these claims.