Hoi An Travel Guide
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Hoi An Essentials
When to Go
Feb-July The dry season of Hoi An will see maximum temeratures creep up from 25ºC to 33ºC in July with changes coming in September.
Sep-Jan The start of the annual monsoon during September can bring heavy rain and if it starts early, the town may flood in October and November. Spectacular, but not so convenient for visitors until around December.
Health
While there is a Hoi An Hospital, any serious injury (such as a broken limb or heart problems) and you’ll be heading for Danang, (45mins, 30km), a good reason to book extensive health insurance. A bout of stomach illness is not uncommon (take Imodium or similar) or sunburn may be 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.
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CURRENCY
CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES
$1.00 USD = 23,191.90 VND
$1.00 AUD = 15,836.59 VND
€1.00 EUR = 25,569.99 VND
£1.00 GBP = 30,321.45 VND
The Vietnamese currency (VND) is called the ‘dong’ and you’ll find most prices quoted to you in dong. There are several ATMs around towns, be sure to get small notes for street food. Many small restaurants and shops will only accept cash. Bigger hotels and established restaurants will accept credit cards.
LANGUAGE
VIETNAMESE IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF VIETNAM.
ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY IN VIETNAM IS 220 VOLTS. 50 CYCLES/SEC.
LOCAL TIME
CURRENT HOI AN TIME
Vietnamese Time Zone is (GMT+7)
Vietnam has never used daylight saving time.
WEATHER
CURRENT HOI AN WEATHER
- TEMPERATURE
°C | °C - HUMIDITY
% - WIND
m/s - CLOUDINESS
% - SUNRISE
- SUNSET
- SUN 26°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- MON 27°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- TUE 28°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- WED 29°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- THU 30°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
- FRI 31°C | °CCloudiness%Humidity%
TRANSPORTATION
AIR/LAND/SEA
Most travellers arrive in Hoi An via a flight from Danang Airport from Saigon or Hanoi. Danang is 30km north of Hoi An and a taxi takes around 45mins. It’s easiest to get your hotel in Hoi An to organise a transfer which should be around US$20 maximum. Getting around Hoi An is mainly on foot, but you can take a bike or taxi to the beach.
Vietnam Daily Costs
Budget
Daily Budget Up To:
US$40
- Guesthouse/Cheap Hotel: US$8–25
- Cao Lau noodles at the markets: US$1.20
- Pushbike hire per day): from US$2
Mid Range
Daily Budget From:
US$41–100
- Air-con hotel room: US$25–50
- Cheap local restaurant meal: US$7–12
- Motorbike hire per day: US$9-10
Luxury
Daily Budget From:
US$101+
- Boutique hotel or resort: US$80–500
- Quality 3-course meal: US$30–50
- Internal Flight (eg Danang-Hanoi): US$60–120