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Vietnam · Asia

Hanoi holidays

21.0°N · 105.8°E
At a glanceOld Quarter chaos, superb cheap food. North is cool/misty in winter, pack a layer.
~12.5h flight estimate2 to 4 days£25 to £190+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Hanoi

The strongest periods are March to April and October to December. January to February are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan20°CShoulder
Feb20°CShoulder
Mar23°CBest
Apr28°CBest
May32°COther
Jun33°COther
Jul33°COther
Aug33°COther
Sep32°COther
Oct29°CBest
Nov26°CBest
Dec22°CBest

How much does a trip to Hanoi cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range and £190+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £790 to £1100 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Hanoi?

Hanoi is strongest for city breaks, history and culture, and food and drink. The main settings are urban settings, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Hanoi can credibly be planned with a balanced to active daytime pace, lively evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, lively evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want city breaks, history and culture, and food and drink.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You want very quiet evenings.
  • You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

The strongest periods are March to April and October to December. January to February are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Hanoi cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £45 a day mid-range and £190+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £790 to £1100 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Hanoi from the UK?

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Hanoi good for?

Hanoi best suits travellers looking for city breaks, history and culture, and food and drink. Expect urban settings, with a balanced pace.

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