How much money do inbound visitors need for a trip to Vietnam? Let Visit Vietnam Tours answer this question! Vietnam is often voted as the cheapest destination to travel in Southeast Asia. Many tourists say they do not need to worry about the price here. Everything, from transport, food, and accommodation, to entertainment and shopping costs, is very affordable. Moreover, the quality is also considered worthy, even exceeding their expectations. Note: Airfare and visa fees for entrance to Vietnam are not mentioned. Low-cost means of transportIf you want to move from one spot to another within Vietnam, you have many options. If the two destinations are far apart, you can take a plane, train, long-distance bus, or speedboat. On the contrary, you can easily catch buses, taxis or motorbike taxis, technology vehicles everywhere for short journeys. Visitors can also experience cyclos (HCMC) or horse-drawn carriages (Da Lat) in some cities. Airplanes are the fastest and most convenient means of transport but also the most expensive. Airfares vary depending on booking time, destination, and airline. If you travel by plane, you might spend about 4-5 million VND (equivalent to $150-200 at the current exchange rate). Other means of transportation are very cheap, especially public transportation, and prices are often listed. Prices usually range from tens of thousands to less than 300,000 VND (<$12) one way. In addition, visitors can rent motorcycles or bicycles to explore Vietnam freely. Motorbike rental prices are usually between 150,000 and 200,000 VND/day each. Public bicycle services (typically TNGo) are available in many locations, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Vung Tau, etc. For just 10,000 VND ($0.4), you can use it for up to 60 minutes. Please be informed that traffic in Vietnam, especially in big cities, is very complicated. And it’s hard to ride in some mountainous areas. If you are not a confident driver, do not ride yourself! Cheap, reasonable, and unique cuisine In the previous article, Visit Vietnam Tours discussed Vietnam’s rich cuisine and the expected prices for each meal. Travelers need about $20 - 30 for a whole day with breakfasts, lunch and dinner, 1 or 2 cups of coffee, and even street food. For more luxurious experiences, $200 can be more than enough! In Vietnam, two famous must-try delicacies are banh mi and pho. Both were officially recognized as proper nouns in world dictionaries. You should also try spring rolls, fiber dishes (vermicelli, noodles, Vietnamese pasta, banh canh, etc.), broken rice, and sweets (cakes and sweet soup).  If you are a vegan, vegetarian eateries and restaurants are available throughout Vietnam. Furthermore, many restaurants serve foreign cuisine, such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Italian food. Free-entry tourist attractions Starting August 15, 2023, Visa requirements to Vietnam will implement a new visa policy that extends the stay duration for 13 countries that currently enjoy unilateral visa exemption. The new policy will allow visitors from these countries to stay for up to 45 days, regardless of their passport type or entry purpose. The 13 countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. Many long-standing historical relics and scenic spots in Vietnam do not charge or charge low entrance fees (less than 100,000 VND, or $4). Some important relics include the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda,... (Hanoi), Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Fine Arts Museum, City Post Office, Nha Rong Wharf,... (Ho Chi Minh City), Thien Mu Pagoda, royal tombs, Hue Citadel (Hue), etc. In addition, the scenic spots you cannot miss are Phu Quoc Island, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Phong Nha—Ke Bang National Park, My Son Sanctuary, and others. Each offers many exciting activities.Diverse types of accommodation Vietnam's motels, homestays, and budget hotels are often very affordable (average $20-40/night). Guests staying here can feel the closeness and simplicity. If you’re lucky, you may even be treated to a good meal, lent a motorbike, or introduced to unique local spots by some friendly homestay owners. More upscale, Vietnam has countless 4-5-star hotels and resorts under domestic and international brands. For a budget of around $100/night, you can enjoy all the luxurious, and classy services during your trip. Some of the best Vietnamese brands include Muong Thanh, Vingroup, and FLC. Big names in the hotel industry in Vietnam, such as Hilton, JW Marriott, InterContinental, Hyatt, Fusion, etc., can be listed.Cheap doesn’t mean bad! In conclusion, international visitors to Vietnam only need a travel budget of about $50 - 70 each day for transportation, meals, accommodation, and sightseeing. You can save even more if you want. In particular, regarding Vietnam tourism, low prices do not mean poor quality. Many inbound tourists are satisfied with what they receive here, in terms of travel budget and also people’s hospitality.