Vietnam mit kleinem Budget bereisen
Stick to a daily budget of $35 to $45 to cover hostels, street food, and regional bus travel. Use sleeper buses for long hauls to save on a night of accommodation and cover ground efficiently.
- Master the sleeper bus network. Book your buses through the 'Vexere' app or your hostel reception. Sleeper buses are the standard for long distances; they have bunk beds instead of seats, which saves you the cost of a hotel night.
- Eat exclusively street food. Look for low plastic stools on the sidewalk. If a place only sells one or two dishes (like Pho or Banh Mi), it’s likely cheap and authentic. Expect to pay $1.50–$3 per meal.
- Choose dorm beds over hotels. Hostels in Vietnam are high quality and often include free breakfast or a 'happy hour' with free beer. Budget $7–$12 per night for a highly-rated dorm bed.
- Use Grab for local transport. Download the Grab app. Select 'GrabBike' instead of a car to cut your local transit costs by 60%. It’s safer than haggling with street taxis.
- Do I need to carry cash?
- Yes, Vietnam is still very cash-heavy. Carry Vietnamese Dong (VND) for street food and markets, though hostels and bigger tours will take cards.
- Is it easy to meet other travelers on a budget?
- Extremely. The 'backpacker trail' from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is well-trodden; you will find social hostels in every major hub.