A Vietnam trip from India in 2026 costs INR 45,000 to 65,000 for 7 days on a budget private plan. Return flights at INR 13,000 to 22,000 via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, e-visa at USD 25 to 50, and daily spend at INR 4,000 to 6,500.
Cover image: karst islands and boat in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam — photo by Thomas Hirsch / User:Ravn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
A Vietnam trip from India in 2026 costs INR 45,000 to 65,000 per person for 7 days on a budget private plan when you fly into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, use trains and Grab inside, and stay in lean 3-star hotels. Return flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City cluster at INR 13,000 to 22,000 on VietJet, Vietnam Airlines and IndiGo when booked 6 to 8 weeks ahead outside Diwali and Christmas. The Vietnam e-visa costs USD 25 for single entry up to 90 days and USD 50 for multiple entry for Indian passport holders via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Daily spend for two sharing a room sits near INR 4,000 to 6,500 before shopping.
The price curve is flat enough that a day saved by flying internal at INR 2,500 to 4,500 should be weighed against overnight trains at INR 1,500 to 3,000 that save a hotel night. Phu Quoc is now visa-free for short stays but internal hops to the island still add cost, so first-timers get better value staying north to central on a Hanoi to Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City spine.
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What drives the Vietnam trip cost from India in 2026?
- Flights: VietJet sale returns to Hanoi from Delhi or Mumbai often hit INR 13,000 to 16,000 including one 20 kg bag when VietJet runs India promos. Vietnam Airlines full-service returns sit at INR 18,000 to 26,000 with better bags and meals. Kolkata to Hanoi is the shortest leg and frequently cheapest. Inside 14 days before departure fares rise 35 to 70 percent.
- Visa: e-visa single entry is USD 25 and multiple entry is USD 50, both valid generally up to 90 days. Processing is 3 to 5 working days on the immigration portal. Agents charging USD 70 to 90 are adding markup. The stamp itself is the receipt — keep a printed copy for the airline check in India.
- Hotels: lean 3-star with lift and breakfast costs INR 2,200 to 3,800 per room per night in Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoi An and District 1. Hostel dorms are INR 700 to 1,200 near Hoàn Kiếm and Pham Ngu Lao. Phu Quoc beach resorts at INR 4,500 to 8,000 skew costs if you island hop.
- Food: pho and bun cha at INR 120 to 250 per bowl from street stalls, mid-range restaurants at INR 400 to 650 per meal with beer, and hotel restaurants at INR 800 to 1,200. Daily food for a typical traveller is INR 900 to 1,400 without alcohol splurge.
How much for 7 days by budget tier from India?
One week on an India to Hanoi return, Hanoi 3 nights, Ninh Binh or Ha Long 1 night, Hoi An or Hue 2 nights, Ho Chi Minh City 1 night. Internal move by train or flight once, otherwise bus or Grab.
| Tier | Flights + visa | Hotels, food, transport 7 days | Total per person sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-budget backpacker | INR 13k to 17k + USD 25 | Dorms + street food + buses at INR 14k to 20k | INR 32k to 45k |
| Budget private | INR 15k to 22k + USD 25 | 3-star private + Grab + one domestic flight at INR 26k to 38k | INR 45k to 65k |
| Comfort boutique | INR 18k to 26k + USD 50 | 4-star boutique + domestic flights + tours at INR 45k to 70k | INR 70k to 1,05k |
Internal transport bands for Indians: Hanoi to Da Nang by overnight sleeper SE train at INR 1,800 to 3,200, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by flight at INR 2,800 to 4,500 one way on VietJet or Vietnam Airlines, Hue to Hoi An by bus at INR 500 to 900, and Ho Chi Minh City airport to District 1 by bus 109 at INR 60 or Grab at INR 350 to 600 with traffic.
What does daily spend look like in Vietnam for Indians?
Grab is the price anchor in cities. Short rides at INR 90 to 220, longer cross-town at INR 350 to 600. Day tours to Ha Long Bay on a day cruise cost INR 3,500 to 6,500 with pickup, lunch and kayaking. Cu Chi and Mekong Delta day tours from Ho Chi Minh City run INR 1,800 to 3,200. Budget one paid activity every other day and free walking the rest to keep totals low. Tipping is modest and not mandatory, with INR 50 to 100 for guides and drivers if service is good.
Currency handling matters. Vietnam uses dong, with an approximate rate of INR 1 to about 290 to 310 VND in 2026. Exchange INR to USD in India and USD to VND in gold shops or banks in Hanoi for best rates, or use a zero-forex card. Street vendors quote in dong and may convert poorly if you ask in dollars.
How to trim the Vietnam bill without cutting the trip
- Fly into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City on one ticket or two one-ways. An open jaw removes backtracking and saves a domestic flight worth INR 2,800 to 4,500.
- Book the train Hanoi to Da Nang overnight and save a hotel night. The sleeper soft berth at INR 1,800 to 2,800 is cheaper than a flight plus a night in Hanoi.
- Stay two nights in Hoi An and day-trip to Hue by bus rather than moving hotels daily. Two nights halves transfer fees and gives bargaining leverage for a lower room rate.
- Pre-book Ha Long and Cu Chi tours via the operator site rather than hotel desks that add INR 400 to 800 commission. Mornings before 08:00 are cheaper and less crowded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vietnam trip cost from India for a couple in 2026?
About INR 90,000 to 1,30,000 for 7 days for two on a budget private plan sharing one room, including two return flights at INR 13,000 to 22,000 each, two e-visas at USD 25 each, hotels at INR 2,200 to 3,800 per night, and daily food and Grab at INR 2,000 to 3,200 for two.
What is the Vietnam visa fee for Indians in 2026?
USD 25 for single entry up to 90 days and USD 50 for multiple entry when applied on the official immigration portal evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Allow 3 to 5 working days and keep a printout for airline check in.
Is Vietnam cheaper than Thailand from India?
Comparable on transport and cheaper on food and hotels at the lean 3-star level. Vietnam street meals at INR 120 to 250 undercut Thailand’s INR 200 to 400 for a similar dish, while internal flights cost similar. Vietnam daily spend typically undercuts Thailand by INR 500 to 1,000.
Are flights or trains cheaper inside Vietnam?
Overnight trains are cheaper and save a hotel night for Hanoi to Hue or Da Nang at INR 1,800 to 3,200. Flights win on time for Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City at INR 2,800 to 4,500 when you need to cover the full spine quickly.
