Major city · Vietnam
Vung TauVũng Tàu
Do Vũng Tàu as a weekday day trip or one night from Saigon for seafood, the Christ statue and sea air; weekends are packed with city crowds.
Vũng Tàu is Saigon's seaside escape on a peninsula two hours away, with a giant hilltop Christ statue, a lighthouse, seafood restaurants and a long, plain back beach. Since 2025 it is part of Ho Chi Minh City after the merger with Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu (check).
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid Weekends and holidays (crowds)
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
- 0–1
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 Vung Tau113 ▾
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 Vung Tau, 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; weekend traffic.
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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.
- AirportSGN Tân Sơn Nhất (2–2.5 h by car or bus).
- Getting aroundRide-hailing; walk the headland paths.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus from Saigon₫150,000–200,000 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed or homestay bed, a night, per person₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫900,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫2,500,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫500,000 (≈ US$20) · Mid ₫1,100,000 (≈ US$45) · High ₫2,300,000 (≈ US$90)
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
- SGN Tân Sơn Nhất (2–2.5 h by car or bus)
- 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Sep (19 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vung Tau: 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)
1 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 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; walk the headland paths.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Ho Chi Minh City full guide64 km (40 mi)40 mi (64 km) north-west of Vung Tau
From Ho Chi Minh City: Fast boat about 2 h (check operation) or bus/car 2–2.5 h via the expressway · Full day or overnight
- Siem Reap full guide490 km (304 mi)304 mi (490 km) north-west of Vung Tau
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Back Beach (Bãi Sau)
Hotels on the long beach.
Front Beach (Bãi Trước)
Town centre and seafood.
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
- Mid
- ₫800,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₫900,000 | ₫900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫1,100,000 | ₫2,200,000 |
| Saigon ↔ Vũng Tàu bus or van2 × ₫400,000 · return | ₫800,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫390,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫2,145,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫4,290,000≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in đồng; flights and tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Seafood lunch | ₫200,000–450,000 (≈ US$8–18) |
| Bus from Saigon | ₫150,000–200,000 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Christ statue | Free (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Weekend traffic from Saigon doubles travel time.
- Rough swimming conditions; swim at lifeguard sections.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
Pocket card
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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)
- Saigon → Vũng Tàu, limousine van: ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10), 2–2.5 h
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 Vung Tau. 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 · avoid Weekends and holidays (crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Weekday visit
Sources
- officialVietnam National Authority of Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Vung Tau