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Estimate based on average 2025 prices. Actual costs vary by season, booking time, and personal choices. Rates as of Thu, 14 May 2026 00:02:31 +0000.
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Enter how many people are traveling and how many days you plan to stay. Solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups all work.
Pick Budget, Mid-range, or Luxury. Each style assumes a different standard of accommodation, dining, and transport — numbers update instantly.
Tap the cities and regions you plan to visit. More destinations mean more in-country transport — we factor that in automatically, including premiums for Ha Long Bay and Phu Quoc.
Decide whether to include flights, visa fees, insurance, and shopping. Uncheck anything you've already booked or paid for separately.
Your total budget, per-person cost, and detailed breakdown update in real time. Switch the currency dropdown to see the same estimate in INR, USD, EUR, or any of 13 currencies.
Each style uses a different baseline for accommodation, food, and transport. Here's what each one assumes.
~$35–45/day excl. flights
Hostels, guesthouses, and budget hotels under $20/night. Street food and local restaurants ($1–$5/meal). Sleeper buses, public trains, and shared transport between cities. Free or low-cost activities like temple visits, walking tours, and beaches. Best for backpackers who prioritise experiences over comfort.
~$90–120/day excl. flights
3-star hotels and well-rated boutique stays ($30–$70/night). A mix of local restaurants and sit-down meals ($8–$20). Domestic flights for longer routes, comfortable buses, and private taxis for shorter hops. Paid tours and entry fees for major attractions. Best for most travelers who want comfort without overspending.
~$250+/day excl. flights
4-star and 5-star hotels and resorts ($120+/night). Fine dining, hotel breakfasts, and curated food experiences. Private drivers, business-class trains, and domestic flights between every major stop. Private guided tours, premium Ha Long Bay cruises, and spa experiences. Best for travelers who want everything taken care of.
Vietnam remains one of the most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia, with average daily costs significantly lower than Thailand or Bali. Budget travelers can comfortably get by on $35–$45 a day, mid-range travelers on $90–$120, and luxury travelers will spend $250 and up depending on their choices. Big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City sit at the higher end of each range, while smaller towns like Hoi An, Hue, and Da Lat are noticeably cheaper.
Flights are usually the single biggest cost for international travelers — often more than everything else combined. Booking 2–3 months ahead and traveling in shoulder seasons (March–April or September–October) typically saves 20–40% on airfare. In-country transport is cheap: long-distance sleeper buses cost $10–$25, trains $25–$60, and domestic flights $40–$90 if booked in advance on Vietjet or Bamboo Airways.
Other costs to factor in: the Vietnam e-visa ($25 for single-entry — Indian citizens can apply entirely online), travel insurance, and shopping. Vietnam is a famously good place for tailored clothing, coffee, ceramics, and silk — many travelers come home with more luggage than they arrived with. Use our Currency Converter to check today's INR to VND rate so you know exactly what your rupees are worth on the ground.
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