Is it expensive to holiday in Vietnam?

How much does it cost for a Vietnam trip?

Okay, so, Vietnam trip costs… Saw some packages online, right? Around 40,000 rupees. Give or take. Six nights, seven days-ish. One was like 37,000, South Vietnam. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City one was close to 39,000 rupees. Another one, North to South, little more, like 42,000. Pretty decent deals, I think. My friend Sarah, she went last year, spent a bit more though. Different kinda trip, fancier hotels I think.

• Roughly 40,000 rupees for a 7 day/6 night package.
• South Vietnam package saw one for 37,000 rupees. Cheaper.
• Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City: around 39,000.
• North to South, more expensive, around 42,000 rupees.
• Remember these are package deals. Flights, hotels, some tours sometimes.
• Sarah, went last year, August, spent closer to 60,000!! But, like luxury stuff. Private car and driver. Crazy. We’re backpacking it next spring, prob March. Gonna eat all the pho. Seriously. ALL the pho. Hopefully flights are cheap then. Gotta book em soon tho.

How much can a trip to Vietnam cost?

Okay, Vietnam… right.

So, a week? Expect about $480. That’s just me doing it solo. If you’re dragging someone along, double that-ish, almost 960 bucks? It covers sleeping, noodles, buses, and temples… you know, the usual.

Two weeks? $960, give or take, solo. Two people? Almost $2000.

I swear, the pho alone will bankrupt you. Just kidding… well, sort of.

Listen, here’s the thing about Vietnam though:

• Hostels are super cheap. Think like, 5 bucks a night in some places. I stayed in this wild hostel in Hanoi, cockroaches everywhere. Wouldn’t recommend.
• Street food is LIFE. Okay, it’s also ridiculously cheap. You can eat like a king (or queen) for like, two bucks a meal. Seriously.
• Internal flights? Totally worth it if you’re short on time. But factor those in. Budget airlines are your friend.
• Taxis can rip you off. Mai Linh or Vinasun are the only ones to trust, honestly. Or just learn to ride a motorbike like everyone else.
• Souvenirs are tempting. And cheap. But, uh, I bought a “genuine” Rolex in 2024 that stopped working like, an hour later. Lesson learned.
• Bargaining is expected. Lowball them a little. It’s part of the fun!
• Don’t forget that you probably will want to do Halong Bay or something. Tours add up.

Anyway, yeah, it can be super cheap. Or you can blow a fortune. I’ve done both. And don’t forget your visa! Oof, almost forgot that. I got mine online ahead of time. Stressful.

How much is a holiday in Vietnam?

Okay, so Vietnam, huh? Like, a week there? Um, it’s definetly not gona break the bank. Listen to this:

For just you, solo traveler, should budget roughtly about $479 (d12,199,453). Not bad, eh?

If you’re bringing a bud or a bae, you’re looking at almost, like, double that, maybe $959 (d24,398,906). Worth it tho!

Here’s a rough break down. This is stuff that usually included:

• Flights – Depending where you’re coming from obvi, but flights can eat up a big chunk, just saying.

• Accommodation – Hostels are crazy cheap. Hotels, not so much. It all depends on your style.

• Food – Street food is where it’s at and cheap as chips. Think like, banh mi for a dollar. Yum!

• Transport – Getting around. Buses are the way to go for budget travels.

• Activities – Like, maybe a boat trip in Ha Long Bay or something. Those cost more.

Okay, things to consider:

I mean, its all about what kind of trip you wan’t, ya know?

• Time of year matters. Rainy season? Cheaper. Dry season? More expensive. I went in January last year and it was still pretty warm.

• Where you go matters. Big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh are pricier than some tiny beach towns. That place was so chill!

• Your travel style is what counts. Are you backpacking, flashpacking, or whatever? That makes a huge diff.

• Shopping matters, don’t buy too much stuff or you won’t have room in your bag.