Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Rank Among Asia's Travel Cities 10 Most Affordable

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Rank Among Asia's 10 Most Affordable Travel Cities

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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Rank Among Asia’s Travel Cities 10 Most Affordable

According to Travel & Leisure, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have made it into the top 10 travel cities with the lowest costs in Asia. On a national level, Vietnam ranks as the most affordable travel destination in Southeast Asia.

This list of Asia’s 10 most affordable travel cities was recently published by the American travel magazine Travel & Leisure, based on the average cost of a standard double room and round-trip economy flights from June to December.

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Vietnam’s Top Travel Cities for Affordable Travel

In this ranking, Ho Chi Minh City is second, with an average trip cost of about $1,452. Hanoi, the capital, is ninth, with a total trip expense of around $1,546.

Experts from Travel & Leisure note that the direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco significantly reduces costs for travelers (with a round-trip ticket costing approximately $660). Additionally, food and accommodation prices in Ho Chi Minh City are very affordable. The city’s budget-friendly dining and lodging options make it an ideal destination for travelers with limited budgets.

Recently, Vietnam has gained international recognition as a destination known for delicious, affordable food, convenient public transportation, and a wide range of accommodation options, from budget to luxury, all at lower prices than the regional average.

Ethan Crowley, a Kayak expert, said, “Visiting Vietnam means enjoying delicious, affordable food, high-value hotels, and convenient transportation. Accommodations, from budget to luxury, are much cheaper than in neighboring countries. Vietnam’s domestic business class flights offer great value, making crowded airports more enjoyable, and even economy flights are far cheaper than similar routes in the U.S. Street food in Vietnam is among the cheapest in the region.”

The Remaining Top Destinations

Taipei (Taiwan, China) is Asia’s most affordable travel city. Japan has two cities in the top 10—Tokyo and Osaka—ranking seventh and tenth, respectively. New Delhi in India takes fourth place.

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TOP 10 MOST AFFORDABLE TRAVEL CITIES IN ASIA
CITY	COUNTRY	COST (USD)
Taipei	Taiwan	1.411
TP HCM	Vietnam	1.452
Jakarta	Indonesia	1.478
New Delhi	India	1.490
Bangkok	Thai Lan	1.493
Manila	Philippines	1.495
Tokyo	Japan	1.499
Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	1.505
Hanoi	Vietnam	1.546
Osaka	Japan	1.567

In Southeast Asia, cities such as Jakarta (Indonesia), Bangkok (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) also made the list, holding the third, fifth, sixth, and eighth positions, respectively.

Earlier, the online travel platform Tripadvisor released a list of the 15 cities with the world’s best culinary scenes, where Hanoi was Vietnam’s sole representative. At the beginning of this year, the travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler also listed Vietnam among the 21 most affordable destinations for travelers.