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Vietnam Trip Cost from India: Visa, Flights and a 7-Day Budget, Itemised
Vietnam has become the trip Indians search for when they want abroad on a budget, and 2026 made it easier: new direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai, and a cheaper e-visa process. Here is what seven days actually cost, line by line, and the visa rule most sites still get wrong.
Photo: Thomas Hirsch / User:Ravn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Text added by Trip Under.
Short answer
About ₹46,500 per person for seven days from Delhi on a budget: ₹28,516 for a return flight to Hanoi (a 2026 airline listing), US$25 (about ₹2,375) for the e-visa, and about ₹16,000 on the ground for Hanoi, a Ha Long Bay day cruise and three days on the Ha Giang Loop. Indians still need an e-visa for mainland Vietnam: apply only on evisa.gov.vn.
Vietnam is cheap once you land: a bowl of pho at one of Hanoi's Michelin-listed shops starts at ₫25,000, under ₹100. The flight and the visa are most of the bill, so that is where to be careful. The rest of this guide is the line-by-line budget, then the visa, flights and the best route for November to February.
The Ha Giang costs are Trip Under's own place data. Every other price comes from an official source where one exists (the Vietnamese government's fee circular, the Da Nang tourism portal, Vietnam Railways), otherwise from operators and booking sites, which we name. Rates are from 24 October 2026: ₹1 = ₫272 and US$1 = ₹95.
Seven days, itemised
Infographic · where the money goes
Solo from Delhi, 7 days, budget: about ₹46,500
- Flight: Vietnam Airlines listed Delhi–Hanoi returns at ₹28,516 for July 2026 dates; Air India's launch fare was ₹25,199. Winter and Tet (late January to February) are dearer: check live before you budget.
- Hanoi: a dorm bed at up to ₫250,000 (about ₹919) and three street meals at ₫40,000 each (the official tourism site puts a local meal at ₫30,000–40,000). A budget private room is about US$20–30.
- Ha Long Bay: day cruises from Hanoi start at about ₫700,000 (₹2,574), from operators; an overnight budget cruise is about ₫2.8–4 million.
- Ha Giang: the sleeper bus from Hanoi is about ₹900 each way, and three days on the loop at Trip Under's mid-range rate is ₹5,250.
Travelling as a couple? Everything here is priced per person, so budget about ₹93,000 for two. A private double instead of two dorm beds costs about the same in Hanoi (US$20–30 a night).
The visa: what Indians actually need
- Indians are not visa-exempt for mainland Vietnam. Vietnam's 45-day exemption covers 24 European and East Asian countries; India is not on the list. Sites advertising "visa-free Vietnam for Indians" are out of date.
- The one exception is Phu Quoc island: any passport holder can stay 30 days without a visa if you fly straight into Phu Quoc and stay on the island.
- E-visa fee: US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry, valid up to 90 days, under the Ministry of Finance circular in force since 1 April 2026. Not refunded if refused.
- Processing: about 3 working days after a complete application.
- Apply only on the official portals, evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn. Fake sites copy them, buy search ads and promise "urgent" visas, and some use addresses that look official. Type the address yourself.
- Entry points: e-visa holders can enter through 83 international border gates, including all the main airports.
Photo: Sabourock, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The single most expensive mistake on a Vietnam trip is paying an agent site three or four times the US$25 fee. The official portal is the only place you need.
Direct flights from India in 2026
| Route | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi – Hanoi | Air India (5 a week from 1 May 2026), IndiGo (daily since Dec 2025), Vietnam Airlines | Most choice |
| Mumbai – Hanoi | Akasa Air (4 a week from Sep 2026), IndiGo (daily from late Oct 2026, reported) | New this year |
| Delhi – Ho Chi Minh City | Air India (daily) | Best for the dry south in winter |
| Kolkata – Hanoi | IndiGo | Kolkata – Ho Chi Minh City suspended since Jul 2026 (reported) |
| Ahmedabad – Hanoi | Vietnam Airlines, 4 a week from 3 Nov 2026 | Vietnam Airlines also serves Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad |
Where to go between November and February
- The south is the safe bet: Ho Chi Minh City is dry from December to April, and Phu Quoc is at its best from November to April.
- The north is cool and misty: Hanoi drops to about 10°C from late December, and Ha Long Bay is calm but often foggy in December and January, which can hide the views. November is still good for Ha Long.
- The centre is wet: Hue and Hoi An are rainy from September to January; the Da Nang authorities suggest March to May instead.
- Ha Giang rates good in November and passable in December on Trip Under (the buckwheat-flower season around October to November is the famous one).
If you want to swap Ha Giang for somewhere warmer, our Quy Nhon page (a quiet beach city on the central coast) and Phong Nha (caves, reached by sleeper bus from Hanoi) have full costs, though both are wetter in November and December.
Fees worth knowing
| Sight | Ticket | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hoi An Ancient Town | ₫120,000 (about ₹440) | Da Nang tourism portal, Jan 2026 |
| Ba Na Hills | ₫1,000,000 (about ₹3,700) | Da Nang tourism portal, Jan 2026 |
| My Son sanctuary | ₫150,000 (about ₹550) | Da Nang tourism portal, Jan 2026 |
| Hue Imperial City | ₫200,000 (about ₹740) | Travel guides; official site unreachable |
| Train, Hanoi – Lao Cai (for Sapa), 4-berth sleeper | ₫440,000–460,000 | Vietnam Railways fares as listed Oct 2026 |
Money and practical tips
- Cash for street food, cards in hotels and restaurants. ATMs taking international cards are outside arrivals at the main airports.
- Always choose to be charged in dong when an ATM offers to convert to rupees: the conversion rate is worse.
- The ₫20,000 and ₫500,000 notes are both blue. Check before you pay.
- No tipping culture, though tips for private guides are appreciated.
- Plugs: 220V; Indian two-pin plugs generally fit the type C sockets.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vietnam trip cost from India?
About ₹46,500 per person for seven days on a budget, including a return flight from Delhi (about ₹28,500 in a 2026 listing), the US$25 e-visa, and about ₹16,000 on the ground for Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and the Ha Giang Loop.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Indians?
No, not for mainland Vietnam. India is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list. The only exception is Phu Quoc island, where any visitor can stay 30 days without a visa if they arrive directly and stay on the island.
What is the Vietnam e-visa fee for Indians?
US$25 for a single entry and US$50 for multiple entries, valid for up to 90 days, under the fee circular in force since 1 April 2026. Apply only on evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn.
How much does a Vietnam trip cost for a couple from India?
About ₹93,000 for two for seven days on a budget, with flights and visas for both.
Which Indian cities have direct flights to Vietnam?
In 2026: Delhi (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), Mumbai (Hanoi), Kolkata (Hanoi), Ahmedabad (Hanoi, from 3 November 2026), and Vietnam Airlines also serves Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Sources and how we priced this
- Visa: Vietnam government portal on the April 2026 fee circular (1 Apr 2026) and Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC (27 Mar 2026); VnEconomy on the e-visa (20 Feb 2025); evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn portal move notice (11 Nov 2024); VietnamPlus on fake e-visa sites (26 Jul 2026); Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, unofficial websites list; Vietnam consulate page on Phu Quoc exemption; vietnam.travel exemption list.
- Flights: Air India press releases (5 Mar 2026, 1 May 2026) and fare page; IndiGo press release (11 Oct 2025); Network Thoughts (3 Sep 2026); Esquire India (8 Sep 2026); Business Today (16 Oct 2026); Vietnam Airlines fare pages (2026).
- Costs: Da Nang tourism portal admission prices (22 Jan 2026); Dan Tri on Hanoi pho prices (7 Jun 2026); vietnam.travel on money and meals; Vietnam Railways fares via vietnamtourism.com (a commercial site, Oct 2026); Ha Long cruise and hostel prices from operators and booking sites (2026); Xe and Wise rates (24 Oct 2026).
- Weather: vietnam.travel weather and monthly guide. Ha Giang costs and months: Trip Under place data.
Keep reading
Plan the Ha Giang Loop
Day costs, the best months, how to get there from Hanoi and where to sleep on the loop.
See Ha Giang costs →Costs come from Trip Under's place data and our cost model (see methodology). They are indicative ballparks for budget travel and move with season and demand. Check live bus, train and room prices before you book. Trip Under is reader-planned, not an agency, and takes no commission on any booking.