Hoi An Price Guide 2024 | Transportation, Activities, Tickets
One of the most frequent questions in my emails is about the costs for custom clothing, scooter rentals, etc. Therefore, I’ve decided to write a summary article to answer these questions.
In Vietnam, it’s well known that there often are two price lists: one for locals and another for tourists, which some expatriates refer to as the “White Tax”. The concept is self-explanatory.
Negotiation is essential if you don’t want to overpay. It’s rare to see prices displayed, especially in souvenir shops.
Even after living here for a while, it’s rare, if not impossible in some places, to get the local price.
In this article, I will provide you with the prices practiced in Hoi An. Note that in cities like Saigon or Hanoi, the prices might be slightly higher.
If a price is missing, ask for it in the comments, and I will add it.
Transport | Car Rental and Private Car
- Honda Airblade scooter rental: 150,000 VND/day (~$6.50 USD)
- Gasoline price: 22,000 VND/liter (~$0.95 USD)
- Private 4-seater car to Da Nang Airport: 250,000 VND to 270,000 VND (~$10.86 USD – $11.73 USD)
- Private 4-seater car to My Son Sanctuary: 800,000 VND (~$34.78 USD)
- Lantern boat ride (Old Town boat): 150,000 VND per boat (~$6.52 USD)
- Round basket boat ride: 150,000 VND per boat (~$6.52 USD)
- Taxi from Hoi An to Cua Dai or An Bang Beaches: 100,000 VND to 120,000 VND (~$4.34 USD – $5.21 USD)
- Cyclo: 150,000 VND per hour (~$6.52 USD)
Food
- Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich): 15,000 VND to 30,000 VND (~$0.65 USD to $1.20 USD)
- Cao Lau (Hoi An specialty): 35,000 VND (~$1.52 USD)
- Banh Xéo: 40.000 VND (~$1.73 USD)
- White Rose: 60.000 VND (~$2.60 USD)
- Mi Quang: 35.000 VND ( (~$1.52 USD)
Drinks
- Local coffee in the Old Town: 20,000 VND (~$0.86 USD)
- Cappuccino in the Old Town: 60,000 VND to 65,000 VND (~$2.60 USD to $2.82 USD)
- Coconut on the beach: 30,000 VND to 40,000 VND (~$1.20 USD to $1.73 USD)
Supermarket
- Bottled water (500 ml): 5,000 VND to 8,000 VND (~$0.27 USD to $0.34 USD)
- Can of soda: 15,000 VND (~$0.65 USD)
- Beer (33 cl): 20,000 VND (~$0.86 USD)
Ticketing for Attractions
- Old Town ticket: 120,000 VND per person (~$5.21 USD)
- My Son Sanctuary ticket: 150,000 VND per person (~$6.52 USD)
- Tra Que Village: 35,000 VND per person (~$1.52 USD)
- Cam Thanh Village: 35,000 VND per person (~$1.52 USD)
- Thanh Ha Pottery Village: 35,000 VND per person (~$1.52 USD)
Shopping | Tailored Clothing, Shoes, and Bags
- Cocktail/evening dress: ~$81 USD to ~$140 USD
- Summer dress: ~$16.20 USD to ~$32.40 USD
- Bikini: ~$16.20 USD to ~$21.60 USD
- Three-piece suit for men: ~$64.80 USD to ~$280.80 USD
- Long sleeve shirt: ~$21.60 USD to ~$32.40 USD
- Short sleeve shirt: ~$16.20 USD to ~$32.40 USD
- Pants: ~$21.60 USD to ~$32.40 USD
- Sports shoes: ~$32.40 USD to ~$70.20 USD
- High-top sports shoes: ~$43.20 USD to ~$81.00 USD
- Classic leather shoes: ~$43.20 USD to ~$81.00 USD
- High-top classic shoes (ankle): ~$48.60 USD to ~$106.92 USD
- Ankle boots: ~$48.60 USD to ~$106.92 USD
- Boots: ~$64.80 USD to ~$124.20 USD
- Sandals: ~$16.20 USD to ~$32.40 USD
- Small bag: ~$43.20 USD to ~$75.60 USD
- Medium bag: ~$54.00 USD to ~$91.80 USD
- Large bag: ~$59.40 USD to ~$124.20 USD
- Travel bag: ~$62.64 USD to ~$140.40 USD
- Wallet: ~$16.20 USD to ~$43.20 USD
Souvenirs
- Traditional Vietnamese conical hat: 40,000 VND to 50,000 VND (~$1.73 USD to ~$2.17 USD)
- Lanterns: Up to 100,000 VND (~$4.34 USD)
Water Activities (An Bang and Cua Dai beaches)
- Parking for your scooter: 5,000 VND (~$0.21 USD)
- Jet ski 700cc: 500,000 VND for 10 minutes to 700,000 VND for 15 minutes (~$21.73 USD to ~$30.43 USD)
- Jet ski 1,100cc: 700,000 VND for 10 minutes to 900,000 VND for 15 minutes (~$30.43 USD to ~$39.13 USD)
- Parasailing for one person: 800,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND (~$34.78 USD to ~$43.47 USD)
- Banana boat: 1,000,000 VND for 10 minutes to 1,800,000 VND for 20 minutes (~$43.47 USD to ~$78.26 USD)
- Beach chair rental: 50,000 VND (~$2.17 USD)
Miscellaneous
- Raincoat (plastic): 10,000 VND (~$0.43 USD)
Accommodation
- 5-star hotel (includes pool, gym, mini-golf, bikes, breakfast buffet): from ~$102.60 USD/night
- 4-star hotel: from ~$42.12 USD/night
- 3-star hotel: ~$14.04 USD/night
Da Nang
- Marble Mountains: 40,000 VND (~$1.73 USD)
- Bana Hills: Entrance: 900,000 VND for adults ($39.13 USD), 750,000 VND for children ($32.60 USD)
- Cham Museum: 60,000 VND (~$2.60 USD)