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Vietnam is one of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia. How do you plan your trip to Vietnam<\/a>? In our opinion, besides planning a detailed itinerary, finding information about places, weather and climate, learning about the costs of traveling to Vietnam<\/strong> is indispensable. A trip with many interesting experiences still ensures a reasonable cost and budget. This is the goal of most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we want to talk about two types of tourism. One is that you plan and organize the trip by yourself, the other is that you choose a travel agency to organize a tour package for you<\/a>. The costs for these two options are completely different. Let’s find out in detail what these costs are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The estimated expenses when you organize a trip to Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you organize your own trip to Vietnam, you will be free to choose the schedule, the service you like so you can reduce travel costs, but you need a lot of time to learn about it. Especially foreign trips with different cultures are always risky. Below are some main expenses for a self-organized trip to Vietnam, excluding international airfare to Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam Visa fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are not a citizen of countries exempt from visa requirements to enter Vietnam, you will need to apply for a tourist visa before departure. The visa fees vary depending on the country, but on average, they range from $25 to $35 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accommodation costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The accommodation cost depends on the hotel category you choose based on your travel budget. In Vietnam, you have a variety of accommodation options such as guesthouses, homestays, hotels (2-star, 3-star, 4-star, 5-star) with prices ranging from $15 per night to around $200 per night or more. You can easily book rooms through websites like Agoda, Booking, etc., but it’s advisable to make reservations early for better prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost for meals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vietnamese cuisine<\/a> is very diverse, offering you a range of choices from street food to affordable and upscale dining. Enjoying street food in Vietnam is highly popular and reasonably priced. You can try famous Vietnamese dishes<\/a> such as banh mi<\/a>, bun cha<\/a>, and pho<\/a> on most streets in major cities, with prices ranging from $1.5 to $3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, if you prefer a more comfortable setting, you can easily find a restaurant serving a variety of local dishes at affordable prices, typically ranging from $5 to $15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you visit a coffee shop<\/a> to savor different beverages, the price per cup of coffee varies depending on whether it’s a budget or upscale establishment. Generally, the cost per cup of coffee is around $1.5 to $2.5, while fruit drinks may range from $2 to $4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hanoi Train Street Coffee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Transportation cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In cities in Vietnam, you can use various transportation services, including buses, taxis, app-based car rentals, motorbike taxis (“xe om”), or even rent a motorbike to drive yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n