14 Days in Vietnam: How Much Does It Cost? (2026)
A 14-day trip — North to South: Hanoi → Hoi An → Hue → Saigon — costs about US$568 per person on a backpacker budget, US$1197 mid-range and US$2519 in comfort (two people sharing a room, excluding international flights).
Updated: 25 Sep 2026| Hanoi Plus a Ninh Binh day trip | 3 nights |
| Ha Long Bay cruise Cabin and meals included | 1 night |
| Hoi An | 3 nights |
| Hue | 2 nights |
| Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta day trips | 4 nights |
What's included (per person, mid-range)
| Item | Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport transfers (arrive + leave) | 300k ₫ | 400k ₫ | 700k ₫ |
| Ninh Binh day trip: transport + Trang An boat | 540k ₫ | 660k ₫ | 1300k ₫ |
| Hanoi ⇄ Ha Long shuttle | 400k ₫ | 700k ₫ | 1200k ₫ |
| Ha Long 2D1N cruise | 2800k ₫ | 5200k ₫ | 9000k ₫ |
| Flight Hanoi → Da Nang | 700k ₫ | 1100k ₫ | 1500k ₫ |
| Da Nang airport → Hoi An | 100k ₫ | 150k ₫ | 300k ₫ |
| Hoi An old town ticket | 120k ₫ | 120k ₫ | 120k ₫ |
| Hoi An → Hue | 150k ₫ | 250k ₫ | 900k ₫ |
| Hue Imperial City | 200k ₫ | 200k ₫ | 530k ₫ |
| Hue → Da Nang airport | 150k ₫ | 200k ₫ | 500k ₫ |
| Flight Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City | 700k ₫ | 1100k ₫ | 1800k ₫ |
| Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour | 300k ₫ | 500k ₫ | 975k ₫ |
| Mekong Delta day tour | 760k ₫ | 900k ₫ | 1000k ₫ |
Transport and tickets from our 2026 surveys of bus, train & limousine prices, domestic flights and attraction tickets. Daily spending uses the same assumptions as the travel budget calculator. Excludes international flights, visas, insurance and shopping.
FAQ
How much money do I need for 14 days in Vietnam?
About US$1197 per person mid-range (sharing a room), or US$568 as a backpacker, not counting international flights.
Is 14 days enough for Vietnam?
Two weeks covers the classic north-to-south route with a domestic flight or two.
How much cash should I bring?
Plan to pay about 70% of food, local transport and activities in cash; hotels, flights and tours can usually be paid by card. See ATM fees for the cheapest way to get dong.