AsiaCity
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Ho Chi Minh City is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
67
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
76
Safety
56
Culture
76
Health
62
Internet
70
Outdoors
56
Access
74
Practical details
Capital
Hanoi
Languages
Vietnamese
Population
101.3M
Time zone
UTC+07:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 68/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$181
Local daily spend
₫4,744,483
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
Check the latest advisory details before booking.
Source country update: 12/16/2024
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
VND
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image