Major city · Vietnam
My ThoMỹ Tho
Spend a half‑day on a river‑island boat tour and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda; add one night if you want the Cai Be floating market and riverside dinner.
My Tho is the gateway to the Mekong Delta, 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. A half‑day covers the main boat tour and pagoda; an overnight lets you see the Cai Be floating market and enjoy evening river life.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for My Tho113 ▾
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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 My Tho, 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
- SafetyMy Tho is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use reputable transport.
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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 Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, about 70 km (43 mi) south; bus or taxi to My Tho (~2 h).).SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, about 43 mi (70 km) south; bus or taxi to My Tho (~2 h).).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; from the bus station take a motorbike taxi (~10,000 ₫) or local bus to hotels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)15,000–30,000 ₫
- Street or quick mealBún (noodle soup)30,000–50,000 ₫
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short ride)10,000–15,000 ₫
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per person₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (air‑con, Wi‑Fi), a night, per person₫450,000 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (air‑con, Wi‑Fi), a night, per person₫600,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫350,000 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₫550,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₫800,000 (≈ US$35)
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 Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, about 70 km (43 mi) south; bus or taxi to My Tho (~2 h).)SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, about 43 mi (70 km) south; bus or taxi to My Tho (~2 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 Aug (13 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
My Tho: 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)
10 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 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)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 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
Town centre is walkable; from the bus station take a motorbike taxi (~10,000 ₫) or local bus to hotels.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cai Be floating market
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total travel
Motorbike taxi or local bus, about 1 h each way
Open 5:00–18:00 daily; best early morning for fresh fruit.Open 5:00 AM–6:00 PM daily; best early morning for fresh fruit.
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.
Cong Doan Hotel
61, 30/4 St, 1st ward; basic rooms, air‑con, Wi‑Fi
Minh Tai
150,000–210,000 ₫; fan‑cooled rooms, breezy top floor
Song Tien
101, Trung Trac St; air‑con, Wi‑Fi, cable TV, ~300,000 ₫
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
- ₫350,000–550,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫550,000–800,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₫800,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (air‑con, Wi‑Fi)2 × 1 night × ₫450,000 | ₫900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫550,000 | ₫1,100,000 |
| Express bus HCMC → My Tho (round‑trip)2 × ₫120,000 · check | ₫240,000 |
| River‑island boat tour (official rate)2 × ₫580,000 · USD 25 ≈ 580,000 ₫ | ₫1,160,000 |
| Motorbike taxi from bus station to centre2 × ₫10,000 · check | ₫20,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫342,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫1,881,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫3,762,000≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | 15,000–30,000 ₫ |
| Bún (noodle soup) | 30,000–50,000 ₫ |
| Fruit at Cai Be market | 5,000–15,000 ₫ per piece |
| Motorbike taxi (short ride) | 10,000–15,000 ₫ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Express bus from HCMC costs ~60,000 ₫ (2 h); local bus ~33,000 ₫ (3 h) – check schedules.
- Boat tour prices vary: official rate USD 25 per person, informal offers as low as USD 10 for two.
- Cai Be market is 35 km (22 mi) west; arrange transport in advance.Cai Be market is 22 mi (35 km) west; arrange transport in advance.
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 (check address); other embassies in HCMC or Hanoi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- HCMC → My Tho express bus: ≈60,000 ₫, 2 h (check schedule)
- Motorbike taxi town centre: ≈10,000 ₫, 5 min
Say or show
- Xin lỗi — Excuse me / Sorry (sin loh-ee)
- 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 My Tho. 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night to see the market and riverside lanterns.
- Combine with a Mekong boat tour from My Tho to explore nearby islands.
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