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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 2:19 pm
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craz
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Thanks. What would be the best way to hire car and driver? Assuming if I do this via the IC I'll get fleeced.
yea the hotel will charge you alot more, but I think unless someone can post a contacts info thats the best way to go and Id contact the hotel before getting there so it can all be arranged

I was in town for a week so I walked over to agent alley, a/k/a backpackers lane or Le Lai St and found the cheapest a car,driver and guide cost me $72. The guide was a waste and the driver didnt speak 1 word of English until we were apx 10 mins from dropping me off, when he made his move and spoke very good English thinking that will land him a nice tip. He got Zippo. I also didnt have to go to both tunnel areas but some reviews on TA suggested that so I did it a waste, could have done the closest and saved $20-25 even more w/o the guide

If you will be in town for a number of days just go over to Le Lai and theres a million TA store fronts.If you will be teher 1 day or wont have the time to get to Le Lai just book via the IC or ask your taxi driver (if U use 1 from the airport what he will charge to take you to Chu Chi and wait for you)
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