Budget Travel Tips
Traveling certainly takes a sum of money but not everyone is able to splash out! In fact, money can be a burden for budget-minded travelers. However, traveling on a budget is not an impossible thing if you know the best money-saving tips as locals. Generally, taking up a trip in shoulder season, booking accomodation in advance, making use of public bus transit, and eating in local eateries are some popular methods that independent travelers can apply to save as much money as possible.
Budget Tip: Never Pay Full Price
If you are a foreign tourist, you would surely encounter one of the most problematic issues of global tourism – two tiers of pricing.
Budget Tip: Try Local Drinks
When it comes to drinking, Vietnamese coffee rules, in terms of both taste and price! It is strongly recommended that you try Vietnamese coffee, which costs less than $1 in most places.
Budget Tip: Eat Street Food
This tip is great for those possessing a quality stomach and wanting to save extra bucks.
Budget Tip: Abstain From Tipping (Where Unnecessary)
Tipping is not required in Vietnam.
Budget Tip: Pick The Right Bed
A side note is that you can always try homestay in Vietnam. Look for a homestay opportunity through a travel agency and spend a night or two in a rural area.
Budget Tip: Ride Your Own Bike
If you go on a tour, you are most likely to be chauffeured around in air-conditioned buses.
Grocery Costs
Price in this page is updated in 2020. Please note that fruit and vegetable price in Vietnam are subject to change by seasons.
Budget Tip: Travel with an Open Tour Bus
Travelling between the cities in Vietnam can be extremely inexpensive even if you are not a savvy traveller.
Budget Tip: Public Transit in the City
Ride buses in Hanoi or Saigon Bus is the most popular way for travelers on a tight budget.
Make Use Of Public Airport Transfer
At Hanoi’s Noibai International Airport, various types of transportation services are available. For a fixed price of US$16 (sedan) or US$19 (SUV), the airport taxis will take you to downtown Hanoi.
Travel Off-Season
It is not overconfident to state that the greatest amount of money for transportation must be the one you pay to get to Vietnam. However, you can surely save up by travelling off season.
Bringing Money to Vietnam
Every country has restrictions on the amount of cash that can be brought out of the border.
Money and Costs
One of the constant worries for non-package tour travellers is to budget for the trip. The good news is, it is relatively cheap both to live in and to travel in Vietnam.
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