Hanoi travel guide
Hanoi Travel Budget: Daily Costs & Calculator
Budget travellers need about $30 USD per day in Hanoi covering a hostel, street food and local transport. Mid-range travellers average $105 with a boutique hotel and restaurant meals; luxury starts around $310. Hanoi is one of Asia’s cheapest capitals for its quality.
How expensive is Hanoi?
Hanoi is one of Asia’s cheapest capitals — superb meals for $2, characterful boutique hotels under $80, and paid sights that rarely exceed $3.
Hanoi trip budget calculator
Pick your travel style and trip length — the calculator estimates your total budget in USD using real 2026 Hanoi prices.
Excludes international flights. Lodging is per room (shared by travellers); other costs are per person. Prices in USD, converted from Vietnamese Dong (VND).
Hanoi daily costs by travel style
| Cost per day | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $10 | $60 | $180 |
| Food | $10 | $25 | $70 |
| Transport | $3 | $6 | $20 |
| Activities | $6 | $15 | $40 |
| Total per day | $29 | $106 | $310 |
Money-saving tips for Hanoi
- Grab bikes cost ₫15,000–30,000 across the centre — cheaper than any taxi
- The best pho shops are the busiest ones with the shortest menus
- Museum entries are ₫40,000–70,000; the Old Quarter itself is the free main event
Also in vietnam
Hanoi travel budget — FAQs
How much money do I need per day in Hanoi?
Budget travellers need about $30 USD per day in Hanoi covering a hostel, street food and local transport. Mid-range travellers average $105 with a boutique hotel and restaurant meals; luxury starts around $310. Hanoi is one of Asia’s cheapest capitals for its quality.
Last reviewed and updated: by the AmazingAsia editorial team. See our editorial policy.