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WHEN TO GO
Northern Vietnam Mar-May & Sep-Nov are best, winters can be cold and miserable.
Central Vietnam Mar-Sep are generally hot and dry months, Oct-Nov can have typhoons.
Southern Vietnam Nov-Mar are best as wettest months are Jun-Aug.
HEALTH
If you’re sticking to the major cities, health issues and quality of medical attention is fine. A bout of stomach illness is not uncommon (take Imodium or similar), but overall traffic accidents are your main worry. Do take these recommended vaccinations
VISAS
Nationals of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and some others can get a 15 day visa on arrival. Other nationalities need a visa in advance but you can do this online at Vietnam Visa on Arrival through our visa partner, the most respected Vietnam Visa agent.
LOCAL TIME
Time in Hanoi:Vietnamese Time Zone is (GMT+7) Vietnam has never used daylight saving time.
WEATHER
CURRENT HANOI WEATHER
TRANSPORTATION
AIR/LAND/SEA
The main international airports in Vietnam are; Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, SGN) and to a lesser extent, Danang (DAD). If arriving in Southeast Asia, consider another hub such as Bangkok with onward flights to save money. There are land crossings with Cambodia, Laos and China. Internally, flights between the major cities are inexpensive. Luxury crises sail between Vietnam and Cambodia. Taxis are plentiful in the major cities.
Vietnam Daily Costs
BUDGET
Daily Budget Up To:
US$40
- Guesthouse/Cheap Hotel: US$3–18
- Noodle street food dish: US$1–3
- Bia Hoi (draught beer): from US$0.30
MID RANGE
Daily Budget From:
US$41–100
- Air-con hotel room: US$25–50
- Good local restaurant meal: US$5–10
- Local Taxi Ride: US$2-5
LUXURY
Daily Budget From:
US$101+
- Boutique hotel or resort: US$80–500
- Quality 3-course meal: US$25–50
- Internal Flight (eg Danang-Saigon): US$60–120