Why Vietnam Is The One Of The Best Affordable Vacation Destinations
By Aimee Long
VACATIONS
While Vietnam is touted as one of the cheapest destinations in the world, it's also a beautiful country filled with rich cultural experiences and friendly locals.
Whether traveling by rail or discovering the lesser-known hidden gem of Vietnam's southern islands, you'll be amazed at the value for money in this country.
With an average daily spend of about $65, Holiday Money Report's research revealed a beer averaged about $1.50, a soda was around $0.72, and a three-course meal was just under $50.
The less-visited Phu Quoc and the Con Dao Islands are great tropical destinations, Da Nang holds two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hoi An and Hue.
There are several ways to get around Vietnam. Travelers can rent motorbikes for about $10 a day, take an inexpensive in-country flight, or hop on a sleeper bus.
A slightly more comfortable yet still economical mode of transportation is the train, which varies in price depending on which kind of seating you prefer.