How Much Does a Trip to Vietnam Cost?

Vietnam is one of the best value destinations in Asia — the food is famously cheap and the hotels punch far above their price. But the flights and the private transfers are where the budget really lands. Here's the honest numbers.

The headline numbers

For a comfortable two-week trip with boutique hotels, internal flights and the Ha Long Bay cruise, most of our customers spend roughly £1,700–£2,300 per person all-in. Budget travellers can do it for far less; the sky's the limit at the top end.

Flights

Return flights from London to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City run about £600–£900 per person, usually with one stop. Direct options are limited, so expect a connection in the Gulf, Singapore or East Asia. We always book flights within our packages, so the price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Hotels

• Budget — £10–£25 a night for clean guesthouses and homestays.
• Mid-range — £35–£70 a night for a solid 3–4★ hotel.
• Premium — £90–£250 a night for boutique and beachfront properties.

Vietnam's hotels are exceptional value — a £60 room here rivals a £180 room in many destinations. We pick properties that balance location and comfort for couples and families.

Food, transport and tours

Street food is astonishingly cheap: a bowl of pho costs £1.50–£2, and a full meal at a good restaurant £6–£12 a head. Internal flights (Hanoi–Da Nang, say) run £30–£70 one-way. The Ha Long Bay overnight cruise is the single biggest tour expense, typically £120–£250 depending on the boat.

A daily budget guide

• Comfortable couple — £40–£80 a day for food, drinks and the odd tour.
• Family of four — £80–£140 a day.
• Premium travellers — £120–£250 a day.

What our packages cost

Our Hanoi to Hoi An package starts at £1,745 per person and includes flights, hotels, the cruise, internal flights and transfers. The two-week family route is from £1,895pp. Everything's pre-costed, so there are no surprises — and we book it all over the phone.

Quick questions, answered

How much spending money should I budget?

About £40–£80 a day per couple covers food and drinks comfortably — Vietnam's food is genuinely cheap, so your spending money goes far.

Are there hidden costs?

Our packages include flights, hotels, transfers and the stated tours, so the only extras are meals not included and optional excursions. We flag everything upfront.

When's the cheapest time to visit?

The shoulder months of October and late February, when prices ease and the weather is still good. Call 020 7946 0958 for a firm price.