The average price of a 7-day trip to Ho Chi Minh Municipality is $1,183 for a solo traveler, $2,125 for a couple, and $3,983 for a family of 4. Ho Chi Minh Municipality hotels range from $20 to $155 per night with an average of $34, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are between $828 and $1,338 per person for economy flights and $2,598 to $4,199 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $41 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 Ho Chi Minh Municipality, VN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SGN and stay in a Ho Chi Minh Municipality hotel:
- February 5th to April 15th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ho Chi Minh Municipality is usually mid to late September.
Average Ho Chi Minh Municipality Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $723-$1,742($103-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $458 to $1,137 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $36 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $2,054-$3,568($293-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,274 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $36 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $2,628-$6,206($375-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $4,548 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $72 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ho Chi Minh Municipality
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ho Chi Minh Municipality? The cheapest trip to Ho Chi Minh Municipality is about $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $17.
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 Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $623-$1,503($89-$215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $458 to $1,137 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $1,144-$2,766($163-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,274 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $20 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $2,264-$5,412($323-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $4,548 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Ho Chi Minh Municipality cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ho Chi Minh Municipality Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $1,626-$6,513($232-$930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,547 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $2,826-$9,606($404-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $5,094 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality for a week is $5,652-$17,502($807-$2,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,736 to $10,188 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $310 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $855 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ho Chi Minh Municipality Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ho Chi Minh Municipality is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ho Chi Minh Municipality 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.
Ho Chi Minh Municipality 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 Ho Chi Minh Municipality 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ho Chi Minh Municipality.
Flight Costs to Ho Chi Minh Municipality
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,338 average in late December to a low of $828 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $943. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ho Chi Minh Municipality our data includes 300 originating airports, and 153 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ho Chi Minh Municipality from an airport like Salta (SLA) in Salta (Argentina) for an average $6,982 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Lienkhang (DLI) in Dalat (Vietnam) at an average of just $88.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ho Chi Minh Municipality, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $510, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Ho Chi Minh Municipality can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $273 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.