Da LatĐà Lạt

The questions people ask first about Da Lat, 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; winding roads, fog and adventure-sport operators are the risks.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₫25,000–60,000 (≈ US$1–3)
• Street or quick mealBánh tráng nướng₫20,000–40,000 (≈ US$1–2)
• Museum or sight ticketCrazy House entryabout ₫120,000 (≈ US$5) (check)
• 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₫3,000,000 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫600,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₫1,300,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₫2,800,000 (≈ US$110)

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

DLI Liên Khương (About 30 km (19 mi) south; shuttle bus or taxi 40–50 min)DLI Liên Khương (About 19 mi (30 km) south; shuttle bus or taxi 40–50 min)

Phrases

Vietnamese phrasebook

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₫450,000–800,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed

Mid

₫900,000–1,800,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed

High

₫2,200,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed

• Nights fall to 10–15 °C (50–59 °F) and rooms rarely have heating: bring a warm layer.Nights fall to 50–59 °F (10–15 °C) and rooms rarely have heating: bring a warm layer.
• Canyoning has had fatal accidents: use operators with certified guides and skip it after heavy rain.
• Tết, Christmas and summer weekends fill the town and double prices.