Major city · Vietnam
Ben TreBến Tre
Spend a half‑day to see the market, coconut‑candy factory and river walk; add a full day if you want a boat‑bike tour of the delta.
Ben Tre is a small Mekong Delta town 90 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Its riverside market, coconut‑candy workshops and easy bike routes give a quick taste of delta life. One day covers the main sights; a second day lets you join a boat‑bike tour or visit nearby My Tho.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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 Ben Tre113 ▾
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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 Ben Tre, 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
- SafetyBen Tre is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure on crowded market days.
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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 Tan Son Nhat International (About 90 km (56 mi), 1½ h by bus or taxi).SGN Tan Son Nhat International (About 56 mi (90 km), 1½ h by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundBicycle or motorbike are the easiest; hire a motorbike taxi for short hops (≈20,000 VND for 10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (street stall)₫5,000–8,000 (≈ 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)₫20,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per person₫250,000 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₫800,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₫1,200,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫80,000 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₫180,000 (≈ US$7) · High ₫300,000 (≈ US$12)
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 Tan Son Nhat International (About 90 km (56 mi), 1½ h by bus or taxi)SGN Tan Son Nhat International (About 56 mi (90 km), 1½ h by bus or taxi)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ben Tre: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 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
Bicycle or motorbike are the easiest; hire a motorbike taxi for short hops (≈20,000 VND for 10 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
My Tho
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Minibus from Ben Tre bus station, 17 km (11 mi), ~20,000 VND, runs 05:00–17:30Minibus from Ben Tre bus station, 17 km (11 mi), ~20,000 VND, runs 5:00 AM–5:30 PMMinibus from Ben Tre bus station, 11 mi (17 km), ~20,000 VND, runs 05:00–17:30Minibus from Ben Tre bus station, 11 mi (17 km), ~20,000 VND, runs 5:00 AM–5:30 PM
Larger market and floating villages.
Vinh Long (by boat)
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Daily boat from east bridge, departs 08:30–09:00, 60,000–120,000 VND (≈ US$3–5) per personDaily boat from east bridge, departs 8:30 AM–9:00 AM, 60,000–120,000 VND (≈ US$3–5) per person
Long travel; consider only if you have extra time.
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.
Ben Tre Hotel
Central, basic rooms, good for short stays
Forever Green Resort
Riverside, pool, suitable for a night after a boat tour
Khach San Dong Khoi
Budget, near lake, free Wi‑Fi
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
- ₫80,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₫300,000 (≈ US$12)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₫800,000 | ₫800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫180,000 | ₫360,000 |
| Motorbike taxi from bus station to centre2 × ₫20,000 · check | ₫40,000 |
| Boat‑bike tour (DinHo Ecotour)2 × ₫350,000 · check | ₫700,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₫250,000 · check | ₫500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫240,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫1,320,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫2,640,000≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (street stall) | ₫5,000–8,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Hu tieu soup | ₫30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Coconut candy (small bag) | ₫10,000–20,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorbike taxi 5 km | ₫20,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Boat ride (short river trip)check | ₫60,000–120,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English signage; ask locals for directions.
- Traffic can be chaotic on riverside roads; wear a helmet on motorbikes.
- Coconut‑candy factories are small workshops; expect basic facilities.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Ben TreBến Tre
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My bed tonight
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Xin đưa tôi tới địa chỉ nàyTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre: ≈₫105,000, 2 h15, departs every 30 min (check)
- Motorbike taxi town centre: ≈₫20,000 for 10 min ride
Say or show
- Xin lỗi — Excuse me / Sorry (sin loy)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (kahm uhn)
- Bao nhiêu tiền? — How much is it? (bow nyew tee-en)
- Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? — Where is the bathroom? (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 Ben Tre. 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 May–Oct (rainy season) · 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
- Add a boat‑bike ecotour (DinHo) for a deeper delta experience.
- Combine with a night in My Tho for a two‑day delta loop.
Sources
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