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Plan your trip to Vietnam efficiently!
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Make the most of your stay by preparing your travel budget in advance with the local currency, the Vietnamese Dong. Familiarize yourself with prices across different regions and set your budget accordingly. While credit and debit cards are commonly accepted, cash remains the preferred method for many transactions in Vietnam, particularly when shopping at traditional markets, using transportation, exploring rural or remote areas, and eating at local street food stalls. Get the best exchange rate for AUD to VND online before your departure to Vietnam.
Practical tips for planning your budget
For travelers in Vietnam looking to savor the best of Vietnamese street food, it will typically cost around 30,000 to 50,000 VND at local food stalls and 50,000 to 150,000 VND at restaurants.
Accommodation options vary: staying at a hostel may range from 150,000 to 500,000 VND, while boutique hotels may cost between 500,000 to 1,500,000 VND per night.
For transportation, daily rental rates for motorbikes can range from 100,000 to 200,000 VND. City bus fares typically range from 7,000 to 20,000 VND per trip, while ticket prices for train travel between major cities vary from 200,000 to 1,000,000 VND.
150.000 - 500.000
Average cost of a one night stay per person in a hostel
100.000 - 200.000 VND
Street food and local food stalls
Good to know
Some price indications in Vietnam
7,000 VND to 20,000 VND
City Bus
5,000 VND to 30,000 VND
ca phe sua da - Vietnamese iced coffee
30,000 VND to 50,000 VND
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam)
30.000-70.000
A portion of Pho
50.000 -100.000 VND
A short taxi ride within city
40.000 - 50.000 VND
War Remnants Museum
Some suggestions for your stay
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Hanoi: Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Bitexco Financial Tower
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Hoi An: Ancient Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, Riverside, Tra Que Vegetable Village
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Hue: Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Perfume River Cruise
Some facts about the Vietnamese Dong
Denominations of the Vietnamese Dongs
- 100 VND, 200 VND, 500 VND, 1.000 VND, 2.000 VND, 5.000 VND, 10.000 VND, 20.000 VND, 50.000 VND, 100.000 VND, 200.000 VND, 500.000 VND
The Dong has a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century. It has undergone several revaluations and reforms over the years.
Locally, Vietnamese people often refer to specific denominations of Dong by informal names. For example, the 500,000 VND note is colloquially known as "năm trăm ngàn" (five hundred thousand), while the 1,000 VND coin is called "một ngàn" (one thousand).
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