A Vietnam trip from India costs about ₹35,000-50,000 per person for 5 days and ₹38,000-64,000 for 7 days on a tight budget, or ₹68,000-1,15,000 for a comfortable 7-day mid-range trip, including return flights, the e-visa, hotels, food and local travel (approx., as of November 2026).
Flights are the biggest single cost; book 6-8 weeks ahead and fly into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City on a direct route to keep the total down.
Vietnam trip cost at a glance (per person, in Indian rupees)
Expense | Budget | Mid-range | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
Return flights | ₹18,000-28,000 | ₹28,000-40,000 | Economy, direct or one-stop from a metro |
E-visa | ~₹2,200 | ~₹2,200-4,400 | US$25 single entry; US$50 multiple entry |
Hotels (6 nights) | ₹6,000-11,000 | ₹12,000-24,000 | Hostel or budget hotel vs 3-star, per room shared by two |
Food (7 days) | ₹4,000-6,500 | ₹8,000-14,000 | Street food vs cafés and sit-down meals |
Intercity travel | ₹3,000-6,000 | ₹6,000-10,000 | Sleeper bus vs one domestic flight |
Ha Long Bay and activities | ₹4,000-8,000 | ₹10,000-20,000 | Day cruise vs overnight cruise plus tours |
SIM/eSIM and insurance | ₹1,000-2,500 | ₹1,500-3,500 | Data pack plus 7-day travel insurance |
Total, 7 days | ₹38,000-64,000 | ₹68,000-1,15,000 |
Approx., as of November 2026; ranges built from the figures published by Zurich Kotak and JustWravel. Rupee conversions assume roughly ₹85-90 to the US dollar.
Flights from India to Vietnam: the biggest cost
Return economy fares usually fall between ₹18,000 and ₹40,000, depending on the city and how early you book. Kolkata is often the cheapest starting point because IndiGo flies it nonstop to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi is under 3.5 hours away.
Nonstop routes listed in July 2026 by Zurich Kotak :
- Delhi: Hanoi (Air India, IndiGo, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet) and Ho Chi Minh City (Air India, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet), about 4.5-5.5 hours
- Mumbai: Ho Chi Minh City (VietJet, Vietnam Airlines) and Hanoi (VietJet)
- Kolkata: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (IndiGo)
- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kochi: VietJet or Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi and/or Ho Chi Minh City; Ahmedabad also to Da Nang
- Chennai: no nonstop flight; expect one stop and 7-9 hours
Budget carriers like VietJet charge extra for checked bags, so compare the fare with baggage added.
Vietnam visa cost for Indians
Indians need a visa for mainland Vietnam. The e-visa costs US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, is valid for up to 90 days, and usually takes about 3 working days (longer in peak season), per the Wego visa guide. Apply only on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn; agent sites charge extra.
One exception: Phu Quoc island allows visa-free stays of up to 30 days if you fly in directly from abroad and stay only on the island. If you plan to visit the mainland too, get the e-visa.
Hotels in Vietnam: cost per night
Vietnam is cheaper than most of Southeast Asia for stays. Typical per-night rates, per JustWravel's 2026 guide:
- Hostel dorm: ₹400-900
- Budget hotel: ₹1,000-2,000
- Mid-range hotel: ₹1,800-4,000
- Boutique or luxury: ₹4,000-15,000+
Hanoi's Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 have the widest choice. Da Nang and Hoi An cost slightly more in peak season.
Food costs: street food to Indian meals
A bowl of pho or a banh mi costs about ₹100-250, and a street-food day rarely goes beyond ₹900 per person. Budget ₹600-900 a day for local eating and ₹1,200-2,000 if you mix cafés and restaurants. Indian restaurants exist in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang but cost more, about ₹1,500 and up per meal.
Vegetarians: look for "chay" (vegetarian) restaurants, common near pagodas. Fish sauce is used widely, so ask before you order.
Getting around Vietnam
- Grab rides in cities: 30,000-70,000 dong, about ₹110-255 per short ride
- Airport to central Hanoi: about US$10-15 by taxi or Grab
- Sleeper bus between cities: about ₹400-1,200 per trip
- Domestic flight (e.g. Hanoi-Da Nang): about ₹2,500-6,000 one way if booked 2-3 weeks ahead
- Scooter rental: about ₹400-800 a day (you need an International Driving Permit to ride legally)
5-day and 7-day Vietnam itinerary costs
5 days (Hanoi + Ha Long Bay): Two nights in Hanoi, a Ha Long Bay day cruise (US$45-100 with transfers) or an overnight cruise (from about US$108), and a day in Ninh Binh. Approx. ₹35,000-50,000 per person on a budget, ₹55,000-85,000 mid-range.
7 days (Hanoi + Ha Long Bay + Da Nang/Hoi An): Add a domestic flight to Da Nang, the Hoi An old town and a day at the beach. Approx. ₹38,000-64,000 per person on a budget, ₹68,000-1,15,000 mid-range.
Vietnam trip cost for a couple: Rooms are shared, so a couple pays about 1.7-1.8 times the solo budget, not double: roughly ₹65,000-1,10,000 for a 7-day budget trip and ₹1,20,000-2,00,000 mid-range (approx., as of November 2026).
When is Vietnam cheapest to visit?
Vietnam has three weather zones, so there is no single "best" month:
- North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay): October-December and March-April are the best windows; January-February can be cold and grey
- Central (Da Nang, Hoi An): rainy from about September to January, with the typhoon risk highest in October; best from February to August
- South (Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc): dry from December to April
Fares and hotel prices are lowest in the shoulder months (May to early June, late September to October) and climb 30-50% or more over December-February, especially around Tet, which falls around 6 February 2027 (provisional), per Zurich Kotak's best-time guide. Booking flights 3-4 months ahead usually costs less than booking late.
How to cut your Vietnam trip cost
- Fly into one city and out of another (Hanoi in, Ho Chi Minh City out) to skip backtracking.
- Use Grab instead of street taxis to avoid fare disputes.
- Pay in dong, not dollars. Rates on the street are usually worse in USD.
- Carry a forex card plus some cash; a week usually needs about ₹15,000-20,000 in cash for street food, markets and small shops [CHECK].
- Book Ha Long Bay cruises directly with licensed operators, and read what transfers and meals are included.
Want a shorter, all-arranged Southeast Asia trip instead? See our Simply Singapore package or browse all TravelBudgetly packages. For budget trips closer to home, compare our Goa trip budget for 4 days and Meghalaya trip cost breakdown.
FAQs
How much does a Vietnam trip cost from India?
About ₹35,000-50,000 per person for 5 days and ₹38,000-64,000 for 7 days on a budget, or ₹68,000-1,15,000 for 7 days mid-range, including return flights, the e-visa, stays, food and local travel (approx., as of November 2026).
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, for the mainland. Apply for the e-visa on evisa.gov.vn: US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry, valid up to 90 days. Phu Quoc island alone allows up to 30 days visa-free if you arrive there directly from abroad.
How much cash should I carry to Vietnam?
For a week, about ₹15,000-20,000 in Vietnamese dong (or US dollars to exchange) is enough for street food, markets and small shops. Use a forex card for hotels and larger bills.
Which is the cheapest time to visit Vietnam?
May to early June and late September to October usually have the lowest fares and hotel rates; December-February and Tet are the most expensive. Match the month to the region: the north is best in October-December and March-April, the centre from February to August, the south from December to April.
