The average price of a 7-day trip to Dien Bien Phu is $1,171 for a solo traveler, $2,103 for a couple, and $3,943 for a family of 4. Dien Bien Phu hotels range from $72 to $329 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) are between $121 and $151 per person for economy flights and $380 to $474 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $99 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Dien Bien Phu, VN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DIN and stay in a Dien Bien Phu hotel:
- July 16th to May 13th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dien Bien Phu is usually early to mid October.
Average Dien Bien Phu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $931-$1,654($133-$236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $132 to $127 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $1,468-$2,522($210-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $264 to $254 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $2,794-$4,948($399-$707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $528 to $508 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $278 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $93 to $106 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dien Bien Phu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dien Bien Phu? The cheapest trip to Dien Bien Phu is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $61.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $687-$1,712($98-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $132 to $127 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $1,008-$2,224($144-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $264 to $254 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $2,016-$3,728($288-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $528 to $508 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dien Bien Phu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dien Bien Phu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dien Bien Phu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $2,204-$5,264($315-$752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $370 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $3,430-$6,880($490-$983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $740 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dien Bien Phu for a week is $6,860-$11,570($980-$1,653 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $1,480 for first class
Lodging: $326 to $658 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $851 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dien Bien Phu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dien Bien Phu is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dien Bien Phu due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Dien Bien Phu Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Dien Bien Phu hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Dien Bien Phu.
Flight Costs to Dien Bien Phu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $151 average in early to mid July to a low of $121 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $150. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dien Bien Phu our data includes 2 originating airports, and 6 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dien Bien Phu from an airport like Noibai International (HAN) in Hanoi (Vietnam) for an average $143 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Noibai International (HAN) in Hanoi (Vietnam) at an average of just $143.–>
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dien Bien Phu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $30, so you can easily save about 25% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Dien Bien Phu can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $820 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.