Budget · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang on a budget
What a trip to Da Nang really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Da Nang is very affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $25–$45 per person per day on a tight budget, $60–$130 mid-range and $200–$600 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in October–November.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $25–$45 a day
- Mid-range
- $60–$130 a day
- Luxury
- $200–$600 a day
- Local currency
- VND
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $25–$45 | $75–$135 | $125–$225 | $175–$315 |
| Mid-range | $60–$130 | $180–$390 | $300–$650 | $420–$910 |
| Luxury | $200–$600 | $600–$1,800 | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,400–$4,200 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Da Nang, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Bowl of mì Quảng | about 30,000–50,000 VND |
| Bánh mì | about 20,000–35,000 VND |
| Iced coffee at a local café | about 20,000–40,000 VND |
| Local beer in a casual restaurant | about 15,000–30,000 VND |
| Ride-hailing car from the airport to My Khe | about 80,000–150,000 VND |
| Seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant | about 250,000–500,000 VND per person |
| Scooter rental per day | about 100,000–150,000 VND |
Money-saving tips
- Ride-hailing apps are cheaper and more transparent than street taxis.
- Eat at local single-dish restaurants and markets, where meals cost a fraction of beachfront prices.
- Book Ba Na Hills tickets online and avoid weekends and Vietnamese public holidays.
- Hotel rates drop sharply from September to December, though that is the rainy season.
- ATMs are everywhere; carry small notes for street food and markets.
Free things to do
- Dragon Bridge — Opened in 2013, this 666-metre bridge across the Han River is shaped like a golden dragon and lit with changing colours at night.
- My Khe Beach — A long, wide sandy beach running south from the Son Tra Peninsula, with lifeguard towers, showers, beach chairs and seafood restaurants across the road.
- Linh Ung Pagoda and the Lady Buddha — On the Son Tra Peninsula's southern slopes, the Linh Ung Pagoda is watched over by a white statue of the Bodhisattva Quan Am about 67 metres tall, looking out over the bay and the city.
- Son Tra Peninsula and Ban Co Peak — A forested nature reserve rising to about 700 metres, with winding roads to viewpoints such as Ban Co Peak, quiet coves and a population of endangered red-shanked douc langurs.
- Han Market — The central market by the river sells fabrics, ready-made clothes, dried seafood, coffee, fish sauce and snacks, with food stalls downstairs.
- Con Market — Da Nang's largest market is more local than Han Market and best known for its maze of food stalls serving bánh xèo, bún mắm, chè sweet soups and fresh juices at local prices.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for first-timers, food lovers, budget and shopping
Hai Chau riverfront
City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral
$$ · Best for beach, families and first-timers
My Khe beachfront
High-rise hotels and seafood restaurants along the beach road
$$ · Best for solo travellers, nightlife, budget and food lovers
An Thuong
Grid of small streets behind My Khe with cafés, bars and boutique hotels
Eating well for less
- Vermicelli with fermented anchovy sauce — Street stalls and Con Market food section.
- Crispy pancakes — Con Market and dedicated bánh xèo shops in the city centre.
- Snails — Snail restaurants and stalls in the city centre and An Hai, busy in the evening.
Getting around for less
Da Nang is spread out between the river and the beach, so most visitors use ride-hailing cars and motorbikes, which are cheap and plentiful. The centre and riverfront are walkable, and a short bridge crossing links the city with the beach.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Da Nang cost?
About $300–$650 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $125–$225 on a tight budget.
+Is Da Nang expensive?
It is very affordable for international visitors. Ride-hailing apps are cheaper and more transparent than street taxis.
+How much money do I need per day in Da Nang?
Roughly $25–$45 on a budget and $60–$130 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Da Nang?
Usually in October–November.