How much does a trip to Vietnam cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed₫5,600,000 30%
- Food₫8,400,000 44%
- Transport₫2,100,000 11%
- Sights₫2,800,000 15%
What a day costs in Vietnam
Per person, in VND
A mid-range day in Vietnam costs about ₫1,350,000 per person: ₫400,000 for a bed, ₫600,000 for food, ₫150,000 for local transport and ₫200,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ₫430,000; in comfort, about ₫3,900,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $52.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | ₫150,000 | ₫400,000 | ₫900,000 |
| Food a dayStreet food / casual restaurants / good restaurants · Source | ₫200,000 | ₫600,000 | ₫1,500,000 |
| Transport a dayHanoi buses / bus and taxi / mostly taxis · Source | ₫30,000 | ₫150,000 | ₫500,000 |
| Sights a dayOne low-cost sight / main ticket / tour or two sights · Source | ₫50,000 | ₫200,000 | ₫1,000,000 |
| A day in total | ₫430,000 | ₫1,350,000 | ₫3,900,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Aisha Rahman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Vietnam trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ₫18,900,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₫1,290,000$50 | ₫4,050,000$157 | ₫11,700,000$454 |
| 7 days | ₫3,010,000$117 | ₫9,450,000$366 | ₫27,300,000$1,059 |
| 14 days | ₫6,020,000$233 | ₫18,900,000$733 | ₫54,600,000$2,117 |
| 30 days | ₫12,900,000$500 | ₫40,500,000$1,571 | ₫117,000,000$4,537 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Vietnam cost per day?
For one person, about ₫430,000 on a budget, ₫1,350,000 mid-range or ₫3,900,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Vietnam?
For one person, about ₫3,010,000 on a budget, ₫9,450,000 mid-range or ₫27,300,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Vietnam?
About ₫12,040,000 on a budget, ₫37,800,000 mid-range or ₫109,200,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Vietnam expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Vietnam costs about $52. Of the 112 destinations we price, 4 are cheaper and 107 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Vietnam?
At mid-range the largest line is Food: ₫600,000 of the ₫1,350,000 a day, about 44%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.