Travel Off-Season
Photo: InternetIt is not overconfident to state that the greatest amount of money for transportation must be the one you pay to get to Vietnam. However, you can surely save up by travelling off season. The relatively low season is between November and March. Most international airlines raise the ticket price significantly around Christmas holiday and during the summer, when travel volume is hard to handle.
Travelling between November and March is also ideal because of the pleasant climate. Do not let the winter discourage you because, in this tropical country, winter is actually much more favorable than summer during which the sunlight and temperature might get pretty annoying. Besides, expenses for accommodation, dinning or inland transportation would also be cheaper during this period.
Budget Tip: Never Pay Full Price
If you are a foreign tourist, you would surely encounter one of the most problematic issues of global tourism – two tiers of pricing.
Budget Tip: Try Local Drinks
When it comes to drinking, Vietnamese coffee rules, in terms of both taste and price! It is strongly recommended that you try Vietnamese coffee, which costs less than $1 in most places.
Budget Tip: Eat Street Food
This tip is great for those possessing a quality stomach and wanting to save extra bucks.
