How much to bring to Vietnam for 5 days?

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Plan $250-$500 per person for a 5-day Vietnam trip. This budget covers affordable lodging, delicious local eats, key attractions, and transport. Factor in extra for activity or entrance fees. This range allows comfortable exploration of Vietnam's vibrant culture.
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How much money do I need for a 5-day Vietnam trip?

Okay, Vietnam for 5 days... hmm. That's doable! Honestly, I think you could swing it on $250-$500 ish. Per person, that is.

That range is kinda wide, I know.

Think basic guesthouses, street food (SO good!), and maybe a sleeper bus or two. Maybe a cyclo ride, if you're feeling fancy.

Remember the entry fees to temples or historical sites. Those add up! I splurged on a cooking class in Hoi An back in May '18—worth every penny, even if it was like, $30? I probably spent around $400 including the class!

And if you see a silk tailor? Resist! Unless you really need that custom suit. Speaking from experiance...ouch.

It really depends on your travel style. I mean, a five-star hotel will blow that budget in one night.

I also remember one time on a bus I sat beside a goat. So there's that.

$250-$500 is a good starting point, though. You can get a solid taste of Vietnam!

Budget Breakdown (5 days/person):

  • Budget: $250-$500 USD

  • Includes: Basic lodging, local food, transport

  • Excludes: Entry tickets, optional activities

How much should I bring to Vietnam for 5 days?

Ugh, Vietnam in 5 days… Okay, money. Fifty bucks a day, easy, for backpacking. Backpacking, meaning cheap food, okay? Maybe hostels. Hmm, hostels…not for me anymore.

Sixty to a hundred? That's mid-range. I’d probably lean toward the hundred. Need good coffee. Must have good coffee, right? Is Vietnamese coffee good? I think so.

Activities…what activities even ARE there? Cu Chi tunnels? No thanks. Beaches? Probably. Pho. Gotta have pho. Wait, is pho expensive? I doubt it.

And drinks! Don't forget drinks. Bia Hoi, that's the cheap beer, yeah? Okay, beer money is essential. So, at least $300, probably more like $500 to be safe. Depends on the hotel, of course.

Five days… so $500... plus flights! Argh. And souvenirs. Hate souvenirs. Mom always wants some though. Fine, add another $100 for stupid souvenirs.

  • Backpacking: $50/day (food, hostels, cheap beer)
  • Mid-Range: $60-$100/day (better hotels, nicer meals, activities)
  • Total Budget (5 days, mid-range, plus souvenirs): $500-$600
  • Essentials: Coffee money, Beer money, Pho
  • Must-Do's: Beaches, Bia Hoi (maybe)
  • Avoid: Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Souvenirs: $100 (ugh)

Thinking about it, maybe $700 is a safer bet. Airport transfer money! Taxi from the airport is a rip-off, right? I need to research that. And tipping! Don't forget tipping. I never know how much to tip. Okay, writing it down: TIP!!!

How much should I bring to Vietnam for 5 days?

Okay, so Vietnam for 5 days? Lemme tell ya about my trip last March. I was in Hanoi, beautiful chaos. Spent maybe $300 total, yeah, total.

I stayed at this amazing hostel on Ma May street. Cost like, $8 a night? Bargain! Ate street food mostly; pho, banh mi... yum! Seriously, less than $5 a meal.

I splurged on a Ha Long Bay tour. That was probably $70, worth every penny. The bay is unreal.

  • Accommodation: Hostels are dirt cheap.
  • Food: Street food's the way to go.
  • Activities: Tours can add up.

I did grab some silk scarves as souvenirs. And a conical hat. It rains a LOT.

Honestly, $50 a day is overkill if you’re smart. But $100? Luxury territory, unless you’re hitting fancy restaurants and hotels. It depends on what you want.

So, basically...

  • $30 - $50: Backpacker, budget tight.
  • $50 - $75: Comfortable, can do some tours.
  • $75+: Ballin', spa days, nicer hotels.

Me? I'm happy with pho and a good view. Just saying.

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