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With food at INR 100-200 per meal, hotels starting at INR 600, and local transport a breeze, you’ll discover why Vietnam rivals Thailand and Bali for money-saving fun.",{"alignment":559},{"alignment":553},{"id":561,"type":562,"data":563,"tunes":565},"nSHx9p8gun","header",{"text":564,"level":265},"What are the 7 cheapest cities in Vietnam?",{"alignment":566},{"alignment":553},{"id":568,"type":548,"data":569,"tunes":571},"woidNlMwNn",{"text":570},"Here’s the ultimate round-up for travellers from India, the UAE, GCC, and Europe seeking the best blend of authentic Vietnam and affordable costs in 2025:",{"alignment":572},{"alignment":553},{"id":574,"type":575,"data":576},"WD8XUnMQa9","table",{"withHeadings":577,"content":578},false,[579,586,593,600,607,614,619,625],[580,581,582,583,584,585],"City","Region","Hostel (INR\u002Fnight)","3-star Hotel (INR\u002Fnight)","Food (INR\u002Fmeal)","Top Attraction",[587,588,589,590,591,592],"Hanoi","North","600–900","1,200–2,500","100–300","Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Old Quarter",[594,595,596,597,598,599],"Da Nang","Central","650–950","1,200–2,200","120–320","My Khe Beach, Marble Mts.",[601,602,603,604,605,606],"Nha Trang","Central\u002FSouth","700–1,000","1,300–2,800","150–350","Beach, Po Nagar Towers",[608,609,610,611,612,613],"Ho Chi Minh City","South","650–1,000","1,500–3,200","120–350","Ben Thanh Market, Museums",[615,595,589,616,617,618],"Hoi An","1,200–2,400","130–300","Ancient Town, Lantern Fest.",[620,588,621,622,623,624],"Sapa","700–1,200","1,300–2,600","140–320","Fansipan Peak, Rice Terraces",[626,609,596,627,598,628],"Vung Tau","1,200–2,000","Beaches, Jesus Statue",{"id":630,"type":548,"data":631,"tunes":633},"NGogsTfRNg",{"text":632},"Prices verified as of September 2025, always check official venue\u002Fcultural centre sites for the latest.",{"alignment":634},{"alignment":553},{"id":636,"type":562,"data":637,"tunes":639},"G6AbGSPWWm",{"text":638,"level":265},"Why Indian, GCC & European travellers love Vietnam",{"alignment":640},{"alignment":553},{"id":642,"type":548,"data":643,"tunes":645},"NI4918cszd",{"text":644},"For Indian families: Vietnam offers a rare blend of culture, low prices, and “GCC family holidays” appeal. Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad (as short as 4 hours) with easy visa-on-arrival. INR is strong, and travel costs beat Thailand and Sri Lanka.",{"alignment":646},{"alignment":553},{"id":648,"type":548,"data":649,"tunes":651},"V2inMyV7zK",{"text":650},"UAE\u002FGCC travellers: Vietnam has become a rising star for “low season travel”, with cool beaches and historic cities under 6 hours from Dubai\u002FAbu Dhabi. Recent deals from Air Arabia and Air India Express make outbound tickets as cheap as INR 14,000 from the Gulf. Family-friendly resorts, halal food, and warm Vietnamese hospitality mean GCC honeymooners, romantic couples and family groups feel at home.",{"alignment":652},{"alignment":553},{"id":654,"type":548,"data":655,"tunes":657},"wA2O7rRe-r",{"text":656},"Europeans: Vietnam’s network of hostels, social events, and month-long homestays is the stuff of backpacker legend. Long-stay visas, budget rail passes, and cheap domestic flights make multi-city trips easy between Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City. Schengen flights from Paris, Frankfurt, and London connect directly via Vietnam Airlines and Emirates. The wet season draws intrepid Europeans to misty Sapa, while sunny southern coasts attract winter sun-seekers.",{"alignment":658},{"alignment":553},{"id":660,"type":562,"data":661,"tunes":663},"ZJk8pf0GJR",{"text":662,"level":265},"Location and accessibility",{"alignment":664},{"alignment":553},{"id":666,"type":562,"data":667,"tunes":669},"ZFwQQOL4Wz",{"text":668,"level":265},"Getting to Vietnam: India, UAE, GCC, and Europe",{"alignment":670},{"alignment":553},{"id":672,"type":575,"data":673},"VByfovOgI3",{"withHeadings":577,"content":674},[675,681,687,693],[676,677,678,679,680],"Origin","Average Flight Time","Airlines","Sample Fare (One-Way)*","Visa Type",[682,683,684,685,686],"Mumbai\u002FDelhi","4–5 hours","Vietnam Airlines, IndiGo, Air India","INR 10,498","e-Visa (INR 1,700, easy online)",[688,689,690,691,692],"Dubai\u002FAbu Dhabi","6 hours","Emirates, Air Arabia, Air India Express","INR 14,000–16,000","e-Visa\u002FVOA",[694,695,696,697,698],"Paris\u002FLondon","10–12 hours","Vietnam Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines","INR 26,000–33,000","e-Visa for EU",{"id":700,"type":548,"data":701,"tunes":703},"0bTd_tCZkp",{"text":702},"*Prices verified as of September 2025; always check official airline sites for latest.",{"alignment":704},{"alignment":553},{"id":706,"type":548,"data":707,"tunes":709},"oajHleRbHH",{"text":708},"e-Visa policies (as of September 2025) are friendly for Indian, GCC, and European travellers—stay up to 30 days (extendable), with fast online processing.",{"alignment":710},{"alignment":553},{"id":712,"type":548,"data":713,"tunes":715},"__UQcLHkDy",{"text":714},"Currency rates: INR 1 = VND 300, AED 1 = VND 8,200, USD 1 = VND 25,200 (approximate as of September 2025, subject to fluctuation).",{"alignment":716},{"alignment":553},{"id":718,"type":562,"data":719,"tunes":721},"rlHGPA47bU",{"text":720,"level":265},"What you can do, eat, buy, or experience",{"alignment":722},{"alignment":553},{"id":724,"type":548,"data":725,"tunes":727},"BIBFain-gY",{"text":726},"Vietnam is a foodie’s heaven, shopper’s joy, and culture-seeker’s playground. Each city shares unique highlights:",{"alignment":728},{"alignment":553},{"id":730,"type":562,"data":731,"tunes":732},"H_Kz_yek62",{"text":587,"level":265},{"alignment":733},{"alignment":553},{"id":735,"type":736,"data":737},"bhHwfNGPSV","nestedlist",{"style":738,"items":739},"unordered",[740,743,746,749],{"content":741,"items":742},"Must-do: Old Quarter walking tour, egg coffee tasting, water puppet show.",[],{"content":744,"items":745},"Eat: Pho at Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan, Bun Cha at Bun Cha Ta.",[],{"content":747,"items":748},"Hidden gem: Long Bien night market, secret rooftop bars near St. Joseph’s Cathedral.",[],{"content":750,"items":751},"Buy: Vietnamese silk, lacquerware, local coffee beans.",[],{"id":753,"type":562,"data":754,"tunes":755},"B4JGVmVi98",{"text":608,"level":265},{"alignment":756},{"alignment":553},{"id":758,"type":736,"data":759},"oQJgPDefDE",{"style":738,"items":760},[761,764,767,770],{"content":762,"items":763},"Must-do: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral.",[],{"content":765,"items":766},"Eat: Banh Mi at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa, fresh spring rolls at Pho 2000.",[],{"content":768,"items":769},"Hidden gem: Street karaoke near Nguyen Hue, indie cafes in District 3.",[],{"content":771,"items":772},"Buy: Souvenirs, artisan ceramics, budget clothing on Le Loi Street.",[],{"id":774,"type":562,"data":775,"tunes":776},"HIkolXr2Kc",{"text":594,"level":265},{"alignment":777},{"alignment":553},{"id":779,"type":736,"data":780},"M-fR1stsNh",{"style":738,"items":781},[782,785,788,791],{"content":783,"items":784},"Must-do: My Khe Beach sunrise, Marble Mountains trek.",[],{"content":786,"items":787},"Eat: Mi Quang noodles, seafood BBQ on Pham Van Dong Street.",[],{"content":789,"items":790},"Hidden gem: Thuan Phuoc Bridge sunset, Han River book cafes.",[],{"content":792,"items":793},"Buy: Beachwear, coconut candy, local 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soup.",[],{"content":831,"items":832},"Hidden gem: Alleyways around Square 23\u002F10, street food stalls in Vinh Hai Market.",[],{"content":834,"items":835},"Buy: Pearls, shell jewellery, dried seafood.",[],{"id":837,"type":562,"data":838,"tunes":839},"L1fL_9gp8w",{"text":620,"level":265},{"alignment":840},{"alignment":553},{"id":842,"type":736,"data":843},"ukIp8JHWbV",{"style":738,"items":844},[845,848,851,854],{"content":846,"items":847},"Must-do: Fansipan cable car, ethnic village trek.",[],{"content":849,"items":850},"Eat: Thang Co soup at Sapa Market, locally grown apples.",[],{"content":852,"items":853},"Hidden gem: Secret hot spring pools in Ta Phin village.",[],{"content":855,"items":856},"Buy: H’mong textiles, bamboo flutes, herbal 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(INR)","600","650","700",[897,898,899,898,898,900,900,898],"3-star room (INR)","1,200","1,500","1,300",[902,903,903,903,904,905,906,903],"Street food (INR)","120","130","150","140",[908,909,898,910,911,912,910,895],"Airport taxi (INR)","900","950","800","850",[914,915,916,917,915,918,916,919],"Main museum entry","250","350","300","400","200",{"id":921,"type":548,"data":922,"tunes":924},"4D-ImNo45m",{"text":923},"Prices verified September 2025, INR refers to ₹ (Indian Rupee symbol) at first mention; always check directly for up-to-date rates.",{"alignment":925},{"alignment":553},{"id":927,"type":562,"data":928,"tunes":930},"v1A6gPSkPg",{"text":929,"level":265},"Insider travel tips",{"alignment":931},{"alignment":553},{"id":933,"type":736,"data":934},"im7fPSeA3E",{"style":738,"items":935},[936,939,942,945,948],{"content":937,"items":938},"Always bargain gently at markets—smile, learn “Bao nhiêu tiền?” (“How much?”) and check prices across stalls.",[],{"content":940,"items":941},"Grab ride-hailing app is your best mate for city transport, trusted and safe at INR 80–150 per ride.",[],{"content":943,"items":944},"Use XE currency app for quick INR\u002FAED\u002FUSD-VND conversions.",[],{"content":946,"items":947},"Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi and breakfast; check for discounts when booking on Agoda or Hostelworld.",[],{"content":949,"items":950},"For longer stays (backpacker\u002FEuropean guests), Danang, Nha Trang, and Vung Tau are easiest and cheapest for apartments.",[],{"id":952,"type":548,"data":953,"tunes":955},"GVXTGe5Rzl",{"text":954},"Personal tip: When travelling solo, pick smaller hostels with active WhatsApp or Facebook groups—for insider events, authentic food outings, and secret “hidden gem” tours.",{"alignment":956},{"alignment":553},{"id":958,"type":562,"data":959,"tunes":961},"hNn2ubOYjc",{"text":960,"level":265},"Nearby attractions and food",{"alignment":962},{"alignment":553},{"id":964,"type":736,"data":965},"Q4mg9rQLeQ",{"style":738,"items":966},[967,970,973,976,979],{"content":968,"items":969},"Pair Hanoi trips with Ha Long Bay cruise—easy group tours from INR 2,000\u002Fday.",[],{"content":971,"items":972},"Ho Chi Minh City links quickly to Mekong Delta markets; try sunrise floating tours for unique shopping and local fruits.",[],{"content":974,"items":975},"Da Nang is perfect for family holidays with nearby Ba Na Hills theme park, and photogenic Golden Bridge.",[],{"content":977,"items":978},"Hoi An’s neighbour, An Bang Beach, offers budget seafood shacks and kite surfing.",[],{"content":980,"items":981},"Sapa is ideal for winter escapes—add Bac Ha Market to see the region’s diverse costumes and foods.",[],{"id":983,"type":548,"data":984,"tunes":986},"4uGNnVxlmj",{"text":985},"For local eats: Always check Google Maps ratings; Vietnamese café spellings tend to match street name listings.",{"alignment":987},{"alignment":553},{"id":989,"type":562,"data":990,"tunes":992},"zQ5x1migzS",{"text":991,"level":265},"Photography and travel tips",{"alignment":993},{"alignment":553},{"id":995,"type":736,"data":996},"KLtDOxA6ar",{"style":738,"items":997},[998,1001,1004,1007],{"content":999,"items":1000},"Best photo time: Early morning (6–8 am) for misty city scenes or scenic rice paddies; dusk for lantern-lit streets.",[],{"content":1002,"items":1003},"Respect locals: Some rural regions (Sapa, Mekong) prefer you ask before clicking portraits of elders.",[],{"content":1005,"items":1006},"Secret spots: St Joseph’s Cathedral rooftops (Hanoi), Cau Temple bridge (Hoi An), Marble Mountains sunrise cave.",[],{"content":1008,"items":1009},"Use smart filters and edit slightly with British “taste”—no oversaturated colours!",[],{"id":1011,"type":562,"data":1012,"tunes":1014},"7NnZ3yEg4S",{"text":1013,"level":265},"Seasonal highlights for families, couples, solo 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magic—book early for group deals.",[],{"id":1049,"type":548,"data":1050,"tunes":1052},"Ea96Yzm8Hc",{"text":1051},"Key festivals in 2025:",{"alignment":1053},{"alignment":553},{"id":1055,"type":736,"data":1056},"tUTaDaCEXo",{"style":738,"items":1057},[1058,1061,1064,1067],{"content":1059,"items":1060},"Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese New Year) – end January 2025.",[],{"content":1062,"items":1063},"Lantern Festival (Hoi An) – August 2025.",[],{"content":1065,"items":1066},"Sapa Love Market—held weekends for ethnic courting\u002Ffolk song.",[],{"content":1068,"items":1069},"National Day—2 September, wild parades across the country.",[],{"id":1071,"type":548,"data":1072,"tunes":1074},"-FkHoPi9oc",{"text":1073},"Ready for the cheapest, most exciting Vietnam adventure? Whether booking a quick “family holidays” escape, an epic honeymoon, or a month of backpacking, Alike’s Eia AI Trip Planner will make it seamless. Compare direct flights, group deals, and stay options to save money and time—your authentic Vietnam journey starts at\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Ftrip-planner\"> Alike’s AI Trip Planner\u003C\u002Fa> and\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-things-to-do-in-vietnam\"> Best things to do in Vietnam\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"alignment":1075},{"alignment":553},{"id":1077,"type":548,"data":1078,"tunes":1080},"ABmS8q5iOO",{"text":1079},"Try group holiday packages, budget hostels, and activity deals via\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-things-to-do-in-vietnam\"> Alike\u003C\u002Fa>—and link back to Alike’s “Dubai” and “Bali” pages for cross-destination inspiration.\n\n",{"alignment":1081},{"alignment":553},"2.29.1",{"id":1084,"section":1085,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":1086},"1f95b01a-2363-40d2-94eb-0f6f8041d22a","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[],{}]