The average price of a 7-day trip to Mekong Delta is $1,087 for a solo traveler, $1,952 for a couple, and $3,660 for a family of 4. Mekong Delta hotels range from $30 to $136 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) are between $626 and $1,100 per person for economy flights and $1,964 to $3,452 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $44 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 Mekong Delta, VN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VCA and stay in a Mekong Delta hotel:
- April 30th to July 29th
- August 27th to December 16th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 29th and November 12th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mekong Delta is usually mid May.
Average Mekong Delta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $769-$1,617($110-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $979 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $1,844-$3,146($263-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,958 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $2,596-$5,748($371-$821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $3,916 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $72 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mekong Delta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mekong Delta? The cheapest trip to Mekong Delta is about $79 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 $25.
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 Mekong Delta for a week is $556-$1,500($79-$214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $979 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $992-$2,640($142-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,958 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $1,936-$5,064($277-$723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $3,916 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Mekong Delta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mekong Delta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mekong Delta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $1,581-$6,531($226-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $2,252 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $2,760-$9,462($394-$1,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $4,504 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mekong Delta for a week is $5,520-$17,124($789-$2,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,344 to $9,008 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $272 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mekong Delta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mekong Delta is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mekong Delta 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.
Mekong Delta 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 Mekong Delta 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Mekong Delta.
Flight Costs to Mekong Delta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,100 average in late December to a low of $626 in mid May. Median flight price is $208. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mekong Delta our data includes 13 originating airports, and 30 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mekong Delta from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $4,495 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $91.
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 Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mekong Delta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $473, so you can easily save about 76% 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 Mekong Delta can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $339 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.