Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam · city · food · nightlife · history
8 days · 2 adults · September · 8,160 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (45 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,216 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $131 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $192 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $128 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,903 |
| likely $2,555–$3,251 · $1,451 per person · $363 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,216 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $345 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $400 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,565 |
| likely $3,137–$3,993 · $1,783 per person · $446 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,216 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $744 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $800 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $384 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $608 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,908 |
| likely $4,319–$5,497 · $2,454 per person · $613 per day · high confidence | |