Major city · Vietnam
Phu QuocPhú Quốc
Fly direct into Phú Quốc for four or five beach nights between November and April; if you connect via Saigon or Hanoi you need a normal visa or exemption, not the island's 30-day rule.
Phú Quốc is Vietnam's biggest island, in the Gulf of Thailand near Cambodia. The west coast has the sunsets and the resort strip around Dương Đông; the south has Sao beach, the cable car and large theme parks; the north is quieter. It changed fast with mega-resorts and a casino; it is now part of An Giang province (check).
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (south-west monsoon, rough west coast)
- Airport
- PQC
- Nights
- 4–5
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.
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Phu Quoc113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Phu Quoc, 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
- SafetySafe; road riding and sea conditions in the monsoon are the risks.
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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.
- AirportPQC Phú Quốc International (15–30 min to most resorts; direct international flights keep the island visa exemption).
- Getting aroundRide-hailing and taxis; resorts run shuttles; scooters are common but licence rules apply.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner at the night market₫250,000–500,000 (≈ US$10–20)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed or homestay bed, a night, per person₫200,000 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫1,500,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫5,000,000 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫800,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ₫1,800,000 (≈ US$70) · High ₫4,000,000 (≈ US$160)
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
- PQC Phú Quốc International (15–30 min to most resorts; direct international flights keep the island visa exemption)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Aug (24 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Phu Quoc: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
23 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
24 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
22 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Ride-hailing and taxis; resorts run shuttles; scooters are common but licence rules apply.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
An Thới islands snorkel boat
goDoor to door: Full day
Boat from An Thới
Hòn Thơm cable car
goDoor to door: Half day
Car to An Thới
Water park and ticket prices high (check).
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.
Long Beach (Dương Đông to the south)
Resorts and restaurants, sunsets.
Ông Lang (north-west)
Quieter bungalows.
Sao beach / south
Resorts, cable car, theme parks; far from town.
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
- ₫600,000–1,000,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫1,200,000–2,500,000 (≈ US$50–100) excl. bed
- High
- ₫3,000,000 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 4 nights × ₫1,500,000 | ₫6,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × ₫1,800,000 | ₫14,400,000 |
| Snorkel boat day2 × ₫900,000 | ₫1,800,000 |
| Airport car both ways1 × ₫400,000 | ₫400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫2,260,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫3,108,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫24,860,000≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in đồng; flights and tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Seafood dinner at the night market | ₫250,000–500,000 (≈ US$10–20) |
| Snorkel boat | ₫500,000–1,000,000 (≈ US$20–40) |
| Cable car | ₫500,000–700,000 (≈ US$20–30) (check) |
| Scooter per day | ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 30-day visa exemption applies only if you fly in directly from abroad.
- Plastic and litter on some beaches; resort beaches are cleaned.
- Sandflies at some beaches at dusk: repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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My bed tonight
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Cho tôi đến địa chỉ nàyPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
Consulates are in Ho Chi Minh City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PQC → Long Beach, car: ₫120,000–200,000 (≈ US$5–8), 15–20 min
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (gahm un)
- Bao nhiêu tiền? — How much is this? (bow nyew tee-en)
- Không cay — Not spicy, please (khom kai)
- Tính tiền — The bill, please (ting tee-en)
- Dừng ở đây — Stop here, please (yung uh day)
Show the address in Vietnamese with street and house number.
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 Phu Quoc. 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: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (south-west monsoon, rough west coast) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- North-coast bungalow
- Private snorkel boat
Sources
- officialVietnam National Authority of Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Phu Quoc