Travel Cost to Vietnam
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Welcome to our Vietnam travel cost guide! In 2026, the average daily budget for travelers ranges from $30 for budget-conscious visitors to $90 for those seeking comfort. Our calculator helps you plan the perfect trip.
📖 About Vietnam
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia.
With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres (128,000 sq mi) and a population of over 100 million, it is the world's 15th-most populous country.
One of two communist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east; it also shares maritime borders with Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia to the south and southwest, the Philippines to the east, and China to the northeast. Its capital is Hanoi, while its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.
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📊 Estimated Budget for Vietnam
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$700
$50 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$21 per night
Food & Dining
$13 per day
Local Transport
$6 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Vietnam
- Street food is delicious, safe, and incredibly cheap
- Always negotiate prices at markets
- Motorbike taxis are the cheapest transport option
- Avoid tourist areas for better prices
Best time to visit: November to March (dry season)
Peak season: December to February
Current Weather in Hanoi
23.7°C
74.7°F
Cloudy
💨 20.9 km/h
💧 64%
Sun
38.3°
22.9°
Mon
34.3°
22.6°
Tue
34.6°
22.9°
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Vietnam Facts
🏛️ Capital
Hanoi
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
331,212 km²
📞 Phone Code
+84
💰 Currency
Vietnamese đồng
₫ (VND)
🗺️ Region
South-Eastern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
9 sites in Vietnam
Complex of Hué Monuments
Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dy...
Read More →Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago
Covering an area of 65,650 ha and including 1,133 islands and islets, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago is located in the Northeast of Viet Nam, within...
Read More →My Son Sanctuary
Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Na...
Read More →Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildi...
Read More →Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park
This transboundary property, located along the border between Viet Nam and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, forms one of the most exceptional a...
Read More →Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. It was constructed on ...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Vietnam
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