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Phan ThietPhan Thiết
Spend 2 days in Phan Thiet: 1 day for city sights and market, 1 day for a beach side trip to Mui Ne (30 km (19 mi)).Spend 2 days in Phan Thiet: 1 day for city sights and market, 1 day for a beach side trip to Mui Ne (19 mi (30 km)).
Phan Thiet is a small coastal city in southern Vietnam with a busy market, a historic temple and easy access to the beach resort of Mui Ne. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you enjoy the sand and dunes of Mui Ne before heading on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Feb–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Jan (rainy)
- Airports
- SGN · CXR
- Nights
- 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
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- 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 Phan Thiet113 ▾
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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 Phan Thiet, 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
- SafetyPhan Thiet is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets—keep valuables secure.
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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 (≈150 km (93 mi) north, 2‑h bus or taxi).SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (≈93 mi (150 km) north, 2‑h bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundCity buses (routes 1 & 9) connect to Mui Ne; taxis cost ~70,000‑90,000 VND (≈ US$4) for 2 km (1.2 mi); motorbike taxis are common.City buses (routes 1 & 9) connect to Mui Ne; taxis cost ~70,000‑90,000 VND (≈ US$4) for 1.2 mi (2 km); motorbike taxis are common.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeStreet coffee (cà phê đen)₫12,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 2 km (1.2 mi)Taxi 1.2 mi (2 km)₫70,000–90,000 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Mui Ne₫30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person₫120,000 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₫800,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫150,000 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₫300,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
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 (≈150 km (93 mi) north, 2‑h bus or taxi) · CXR Cam Ranh International Airport (≈200 km (124 mi) north, 3‑h bus)SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (≈93 mi (150 km) north, 2‑h bus or taxi) · CXR Cam Ranh International Airport (≈124 mi (200 km) north, 3‑h bus)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
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
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Jan. 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 Dec (13 rain days), driest Apr (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Phan Thiet: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 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
City buses (routes 1 & 9) connect to Mui Ne; taxis cost ~70,000‑90,000 VND for 2 km; motorbike taxis are common. Renting a motorbike gives flexibility for beach trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mui Ne
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus 1 or 9 from Phan Thiet centre, ~30 min; or taxi 30 km (19 mi)Bus 1 or 9 from Phan Thiet centre, ~30 min; or taxi 19 mi (30 km)
Sand dunes and beach; bring sun protection.
Vạn Thủy Tú temple
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or short taxi from centre, ~5 min
Local whale‑worship temple, cultural insight.
Central Market
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from most city hotels, ~5 min
Fresh seafood, haggling experience.
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.
Budget hotels near Phan Thiet centre
Close to Central Market, good for walking to sights
Hostels in Mui Ne
Beachfront, ideal for the second day
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
- ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 2 nights × ₫500,000 | ₫1,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₫300,000 | ₫1,200,000 |
| Taxi 2 km ride2 × ₫90,000 · check | ₫180,000 |
| Bus ticket to Mui Ne (round‑trip)2 × ₫50,000 | ₫100,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₫150,000 | ₫300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫278,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫765,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫3,058,000≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street coffee (cà phê đen) | ₫12,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bún Đậu platter (Mom's Bun Dau 62 pcs) | ₫45,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi 2 km | ₫70,000–90,000 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus ticket to Mui Ne | ₫30,000–50,000 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares vary; confirm price before boarding.
- Bus schedules may change; check latest times at Phan Thiet Bus Station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi 2 km in Phan Thiet: ≈ ₫80,000
- Bus Phan Thiet → Mui Ne: ≈ ₫40,000 round‑trip
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 Phan Thiet. 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: Feb–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Jan (rainy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for flexible beach access.
- Include a guided dune tour in Mui Ne for deeper experience.
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