Capital · Vietnam
Rach GiaRạch Giá
Use Rach Gia as a short stop before Phu Quoc – one night or a day‑trip, not a long‑term base.
Rach Gia is the provincial capital of Kiên Giang, a transport hub for buses, flights and ferries to Phú Quốc and the Mekong Delta. Its sights are few, so 1 day or an overnight stay is enough unless you plan multiple Delta day‑trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (heavy rain)
- Airport
- VKG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rach Gia113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rach Gia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyRach Gia is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in markets, so keep valuables secure and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVKG Rach Gia Airport (Vietnam Airlines flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Phú Quốc, <1 h).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis dominate; regular taxis wait by the market (≈300 m east of the bus station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (street café)₫15,000–25,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealBánh mì (sandwich)₫10,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Motorbike taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₫30,000–45,000 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Ha Tien₫65,000 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per person₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room₫700,000 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫150,000 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₫300,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VKG Rach Gia Airport (Vietnam Airlines flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Phú Quốc, <1 h)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rach Gia: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motorbike taxis dominate; regular taxis wait by the market (≈300 m east of the bus station). Walkable centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ha Tien
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Mai Linh Express bus, 2½ h, ₫65,000 (≈ US$3)
Coastal town with historic sites.
Can Tho
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
FUTA bus, ~3 h, ₫125,000 (≈ US$5), hourly service 03:00–18:00FUTA bus, ~3 h, ₫125,000 (≈ US$5), hourly service 3:00 AM–6:00 PM
Mekong Delta capital, floating market.
Phú Quốc
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Hydrofoil from Rạch Mẹo terminal, 2½–3 h, ₫150,000 (≈ US$6)‑200,000
Popular island beach destination.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Khách Sạn Phúc Hưng
Standard air‑con double ₫350,000; VIP double ₫550,000; near the ocean, free Wi‑Fi
Phương Hồng
Rooms from US$12, near Phú Quốc harbour, free Wi‑Fi, fridge
Lang Du Inn
Double room with private bathroom, ₫200,000
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫250,000–400,000 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
- High
- ₫400,000 (≈ US$16)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm1 × 1 night × ₫150,000 | ₫150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₫150,000 | ₫150,000 |
| Hydrofoil Rach Gia → Phú Quốc (round‑trip)1 × ₫150,000 · check | ₫150,000 |
| Motorbike taxi airport‑city (one way)1 × ₫30,000 · check | ₫30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫48,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫528,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫528,000≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (street café) | ₫15,000–25,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bánh mì (sandwich) | ₫10,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike taxi 5 km | ₫30,000–45,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Hydrofoil ticket to Phú Quốc | ₫150,000–200,000 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bus to Ha Tien | ₫65,000 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses often wait 10–15 min at the station before exiting; allow extra time.
- Hydrofoil tickets to Phú Quốc sell out early in the morning; buy at the port or online.
- Check ferry schedule for Ca Mau (depart 14:00) as times may change.Check ferry schedule for Ca Mau (depart 2:00 PM) as times may change.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Ho Chi Minh City; other embassies in Hanoi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rach Gia → Ha Tien: ≈ ₫65,000, 2½ h (check)
- Hydrofoil Rach Gia → Phú Quốc: ≈ ₫150,000–200,000, 2½–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Xin lỗi — Excuse me / Sorry (sin loh-ee)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (kahm uhn)
- Bao nhiêu? — How much is it? (bao nyee-uh?)
- Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? — Where is the toilet? (nya veh sin uh dow?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rach Gia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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