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Ho Chi Minh City holidays
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The strongest period is December to March. April and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 32°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is strongest for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife. The main settings are urban settings, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife.
- 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The strongest period is December to March. April and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 32°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City from the UK?
Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Ho Chi Minh City good for?
Ho Chi Minh City best suits travellers looking for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and nightlife. Expect urban settings, with a balanced pace.