Executive and corporate travel in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's commercial capital and largest city, with banks, the stock exchange, manufacturers, technology firms and the regional offices of many foreign investors. District 1 holds the main office towers, banks and hotels, Thu Duc City across the river includes Thu Thiem's new financial district and high-tech parks, and District 7's Phu My Hung has offices and expatriate residences. Executive assistants and travel managers usually reserve an executive car service by the hour, so a multi-stop itinerary from District 1 to an industrial park in Binh Duong runs with one chauffeur. Corporate car service is common for investors visiting factories.
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is in Tan Binh district, close to the centre, with separate international and domestic terminals and a new terminal under development. Long Thanh International, being built in Dong Nai, will add capacity. Each airport transfer is flight-tracked, and the chauffeur meets you at the agreed point after immigration.
- Tan Son Nhat International (SGN): international and domestic terminals
Business districts and venues
District 1 has Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue and the Bitexco and Landmark towers, District 3 has consulates and offices, Thu Thiem is the new financial district, and Phu My Hung in District 7 hosts the SECC. The Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Thu Duc hosts electronics companies.
- District 1
- District 3
- Thu Thiem
- Phu My Hung
- Saigon Hi-Tech Park
Conferences, fairs and group transportation
The SECC hosts trade fairs and conferences throughout the year. The desk can quote event transportation with pickups staggered across hotels and group transportation in Sprinter-class vans. Investor roadshows to banks and listed companies run with a lead car for the principal and support vehicles on one schedule.
Industrial parks and factory visits
Industrial parks in Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An host electronics, textile and furniture manufacturers. Factory visits need host-arranged access, and long hourly days keep the chauffeur available while you are on site.
Visitor notes: motorbikes, rain and Tet
The city's streets are filled with motorbikes, and traffic moves slowly at peak hours. The rainy season from May to November brings heavy afternoon storms and occasional flooding. During Tet, the Lunar New Year, many businesses close for a week or more. Vietnam drives on the right.
The Mekong Delta and Vung Tau
Day trips to the Mekong Delta and the coastal city of Vung Tau are popular for client hospitality and team days.
Hotels and evenings
Executives usually stay in District 1. A private car service collects guests at the hotel entrance and can be booked for rooftop dinners or restaurants in District 2.
Language and addresses
Addresses are confirmed in Vietnamese for the chauffeur, and meeting points are confirmed with you in English before travel.
Vehicle choice in Saigon
A sedan suits one or two executives, an MPV or SUV carries samples and luggage, and a Sprinter-class van keeps a factory-visit group together.
Cu Chi and cultural visits
The Cu Chi tunnels, the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace are common visits for delegations, booked as hourly half-days.
Families and relocation
Families relocating to the city often view homes and international schools in Thao Dien and Phu My Hung; child seats can be requested.
Onward travel
Travellers continuing to Phnom Penh or the coast can ask the desk about road transfers, which are confirmed before booking.
Thu Thiem and the Saigon River
Thu Thiem is linked to District 1 by a tunnel and new bridges across the Saigon River, and the area is still being developed, so some addresses are new. The desk confirms locations with your host and plans visits to avoid the evening peak on the river crossings.
Planning your Ho Chi Minh City quote
Share the flight, the pickup point, each stop in order, the date and hours, and the number of passengers and bags. You get a USD quote for the vehicle class, locked when you book, and chauffeur and vehicle details before travel.
