Is Can Tho Expensive?

Is Can Tho expensive to visit?

Can Tho is a frequently visited and budget-friendly place to visit. With a daily average travel cost of $66, it's somewhat less expensive than most other destinations in the world. When compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced destination. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Halong Bay and Lahore.

Can Tho, Vietnam

How expensive is Can Tho?

For a trip to Can Tho, travelers spend on average $66 per day (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations from previous visitors. As this is an average cost, your individual spending may vary, especially since there's a wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options here. If you stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of some of free things to do in the area, you can stick close to the average budget. See more travel costs for Can Tho here to see how all of the average spending costs pan out.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Can Tho?

On average, a weekend trip to Can Tho costs about $198 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a weekend trip costs $396.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Can Tho?

A one week trip to Can Tho costs about $462 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $924.

Is it expensive to backpack in Can Tho?

With more than 6 hostels in the area, Can Tho is a fairly popular backpacker destination for travelers looking to stay on a tight budget and have a fun time along the way. Here, hostels cost an average of $5 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms being more expensive. (See hostel prices in Can Tho here.) There's a wide range in prices for beds, as the cheapest hostels cost $3, but the most expensive can be more than $7 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Can Tho.

• $4 for a dorm bed at Green Sunshine Homestay
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• $3 for a dorm bed at Can Tho Riverside Hostel
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• $7 for a dorm bed at B Home
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Are hotels expensive in Can Tho?

If you're considering hotel prices in Can Tho, you'll find them to be fairly even and moderate in price compared to hotels in other cities. On average, a night in a hotel room here will set you back approximately $26. In Can Tho, there are about 1 five-star hotels with an average nightly rate of $72. For a more affordable option, three-star hotels come in at an average of $26 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical choice at $18 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Can Tho?

In Can Tho, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $16 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $13.

• Floating Market & Hidden Canals – Small Group Morning Boat Tour: $28
• Private ecotour in Can Tho: floating market-nature reserved: $104
• Son Islet Experiences: $45
• Cai Rang Floating Market Tour & Rural Cycling: $63
• Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion Private Tour From Phu My Port: $1.87
• Sunset Experience on Mekong River and Explore Brilliant City: $40
• 1 day-Tra Su cajuput forest tour pick up from Chau Doc or Can Tho: $155
• Can Tho day tour: fruit garden&floating fish farm in Son islet: $53

Is food expensive in Can Tho?

In Can Tho, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $28 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $21.

• Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
• Cai Rang Floating Market Tour And Cooking Class: $60
• Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $32
• Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
• Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
• Can Tho Cooking Class in the countryside - Vegetarian available: $35

Is transportation expensive in Can Tho?

The prices of local transportation in Can Tho can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $12 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $11. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.