Hoi An, Vietnam
Lantern-lit UNESCO old town of tailor shops and riverside evenings.
Daily budget baseline: $45 USD. Slow nights, food tours, and custom clothing
How much does a trip to Hoi An cost?
A practical midrange budget for Hoi An is about $45 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $493 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in September, October, and November.
- Daily budget baseline: $45 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$493 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: September, October, and November
- Busiest months: January, July, August, and December
Sample food prices
- Cao lầu — avg $3.00 USD
- White rose dumplings — avg $3.00 USD
- Cơm gà — avg $3.00 USD
- Bánh mì — avg $2.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
Plan around February, March, April, and May for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward September, October, and November, and January, July, August, and December is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Hoi An?
- Japanese Covered Bridge — Historic covered bridge linking old-town quarters.
- Ancient Town — Yellow façades, silk shops, and lantern-lined streets.
- Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese — Ornate Chinese congregation hall and temple.
- Thu Bon River — Lantern boat rides at dusk through the old town.
- An Bang Beach — Sandy beach a short ride from the historic center.
What's the food and dining like in Hoi An?
Must-try food in Hoi An usually includes Cao lầu, White rose dumplings, Cơm gà. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Cao lầu — Thick noodles with pork, greens, and crispy croutons. (avg $3.00)
- White rose dumplings — Delicate steamed shrimp dumplings unique to Hoi An. (avg $3.00)
- Cơm gà — Turmeric chicken rice with shredded bird and herbs. (avg $3.00)
- Bánh mì — Vietnamese baguette sandwich, excellent from local bakeries. (avg $2.00)