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"How much money should I take to Da Nang?" — the answer to this question determines the peace of mind of your entire vacation. Prices here are slightly different from Nha Trang or Mui Ne, and the structure of expenses depends on whether you are traveling independently or on a package tour.
We won't give vague figures. Based on our trips and current 2025-2026 prices, we will break down the budget item by item and give you an interactive calculator to figure out your amount in a couple of clicks. The main conclusion: Da Nang allows you to vacation for as little as 20 dollars per day per person, while for some, even 100 dollars might not be enough. You just need to plan everything correctly, and then your vacation will proceed without financial disappointments.
What this article is about: Only expenses on site (accommodation, food, entertainment, local transport). We do not include the cost of flights, insurance, and visas, as they vary greatly. For package tour tourists: accommodation and breakfasts can be subtracted from the indicated amount if they are already paid for.
Current Prices in Da Nang in 2026 (in Dong)
All calculations are based on these figures. We checked them personally on recent trips and update them regularly.
1. Accommodation (per room for two per night)
| Option | Price Range (VND) | Approximate in US Dollars * | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel bed | from 150,000 | from 5.7 USD | Dorm room, Wi-Fi |
| Guesthouse | 300,000 — 450,000 | 11.41 — 17.11 USD | Room with A/C, private bathroom |
| 3* Hotel (with breakfast) | 400,000 — 700,000 | 15.21 — 26.61 USD | Pool, breakfast, daily cleaning |
| 4-5* Hotel / Apartment | from 1,000,000 | from 38.02 USD | Beachfront, all amenities, buffet |
2. Food (per person per day)
| Level | One Meal | Whole Day (3 meals + snacks) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 60,000 — 80,000 VND | 280,000 VND (≈ 10.65 USD) | Street food (pho, bun), water, fruits |
| Standard | 120,000 — 200,000 VND | 450,000 — 600,000 VND (≈ 117.11 — 22.81 USD) | Tourist cafes, smoothies, beach coconut |
| Comfort | from 500,000 VND (dinner) | from 1,000,000 VND (≈ from 38.02 USD) | Restaurants, seafood, alcohol |
Our advice: Choose a hotel with breakfast. This saves 100,000+ VND per person daily and saves you from morning searches for food.
3. Transport (travel around the city and surroundings)
- City bus: 8,000 VND (ticket) / 30,000 VND (to Hoi An).
- Taxi/Grab (average trip): 50,000 — 80,000 VND (e.g., beach — center).
- Taxi to the airport: from 100,000 VND.
- Motorbike rental: 100,000 — 150,000 VND/day (gasoline ~ 30,000 VND/day).
4. Entertainment and Essentials
- Sunbed + umbrella on the beach: 40,000 VND/day.
- Massage (1 hour): from 150,000 VND.
- Entrance to Marble Mountains: 40,000 VND.
- My Son ruins: 150,000 VND (entrance + transport).
- Ba Na Hills + Golden Bridge: from 922,000 VND (cable car + entrance).
- SIM card with internet: from 100,000 VND (for 30 days).
Budget Calculator for a Trip to Da Nang
The main tool of this article. Select your travel style and trip duration to get an instant calculation.
Calculate your budget for a vacation in Da Nang
Ready-made Budget Examples for Different Durations
To help you better navigate, we calculated three real scenarios based on typical requests.
| Expense Item | 7 days (budget for two) | 10 days (comfort for two) | 14 days (family with a child) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 2,100,000 VND (guesthouse) | 6,000,000 VND (3* hotel with breakfast) | 10,500,000 VND (4* hotel + extra bed) |
| Food | 3,920,000 VND (280,000/person/day) | 9,000,000 VND (450,000/person/day) | 12,600,000 VND (300,000/person/day) |
| Local Transport | 700,000 VND (bike + taxi to airport) | 1,200,000 VND (bike for 5 days + taxi) | 1,500,000 VND (bike + taxi + trip to Hoi An) |
| Entertainment | 500,000 VND (beach, Marble Mountains, 1 massage) | 2,500,000 VND (Ba Na, My Son, massages, tours) | 3,000,000 VND (Ba Na, My Son, Hoi An, water park) |
| Other (souvenirs, coffee) | 300,000 VND | 500,000 VND | 700,000 VND |
| TOTAL for the trip | 7,520,000 VND ≈ 286 USD (≈ 143 USD/person) |
19,200,000 VND ≈ 730 USD (≈ 365 USD/person) |
28,300,000 VND ≈ 1076 USD (≈ 551 USD/person) |
| Budget per day per person | 1,074,000 VND (≈ 40.83 USD) | 960,000 VND (≈ 36.5 USD) | 673,000 VND (≈ 25.59 USD) |
How to save money in Da Nang without sacrificing quality:
- Accommodation: Book hotels not on the first line, but 200-300 meters from the beach. Prices will be 20-30% lower.
- Food: Go to cafes where locals eat (look for places with Vietnamese signs and no English menu). Portions are huge, and prices are 2-3 times lower than tourist places.
- Transport: Instead of taxis, use Grab or rent a motorbike. Taking the local bus to Hoi An (30,000 VND) instead of a taxi (300,000+ VND) saves a lot of money.
- Tours: Don't buy from tour operator guides in the hotel. Ask at street agencies, find private guides, or gather a group and rent a car with a driver — it will be 1.5-2 times cheaper.
Financial summary: Da Nang is a resort with a very flexible budget. The minimum amount for a modest but decent vacation starts from 12 US dollars per day per person. For an "all-inclusive" vacation with tours and restaurants, budget from 50 US dollars per day. The main thing is to plan, use our calculator, and remember that the best experiences here are often free: sunsets on My Khe Beach, walks along the promenade, and the view of the fiery Dragon on weekends.