Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Ho Chi Minh City. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 19 free and cheap things to do: Nguyen Hue Walking Street · Tao Dan Park · Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Named in the Ho Chi Minh City budget guide
Cover Comprehensive Budget Breakdown Free & Cheap Activities
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.
Free & cheap picks covered
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Saigon River promenade and Bach Dang Wharf
- Tao Dan Park
- Thien Hau Temple and Cholon street walk
- Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
- Banh mi from a street cart
- Com tam
- Com binh dan
- +11 more
Money-saving topics
- Bui Vien Street Hostel
- The Hideout Hostel
- Saigon Authentic Hostel and Tours
- City Poshtel
- Long Hostel
Day by day
Your days in Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 1Colonial District 1 on foot
- Day 2Cholon (Chinatown) and Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Day 3Markets, museums and the river
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 29 family attractions · 4 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 18 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide Viewing | Spending less | 19 free & cheap picks | $19 |
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Ho Chi Minh City
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
Three Days in Ho Chi Minh City on a Backpacker Budget
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Colonial District 1 Walk · Tan Dinh and District 1 Food Walk · Art, Museums and Cafe Walk · Cholon Chinatown Walk · Saigon River and Bach Dang Evening Walk
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Ho Chi Minh City
Managing Your Money
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