Vietnam · guideKnow before you go: Ho Chi Minh CityThe short answers first. Tap any topic for the details.₫ VNDcurrencyA / C / F220 V plug$120a day, mid-rangeTopics8 · tap to readVisa2 tipsMost international travelers require a visa for VietnamVisa-exemptions apply for some nationalities for short staysSafety1 tipMostly safeKeep valuables closeMoney2 tipsThe currency is VND (₫)A day costs about $120 mid-rangeGetting around1 tipThe city is best navigated by Grab (motorbikeTaxis are also readily availableWhen to go2 tipsBest monthsOur guide rates MayLanguage1 tipVietnamese is spoken hereA greetingGood to know4 tipsUse ride-hailing apps like Grab for reliableBe mindful of street vendorsCrowds1 tipHigh crowds in seasonGo early to the big sightsSafety is Travlyo’s own reading, not an official figure. Official advice: US State Department ↗ · UK Foreign Office ↗Say it in Vietnamese · 1 of 8HelloTap to flipHelloXin chàosin CHOW