Da Nang is moderately affordable by Southeast Asian standards — cheaper than Bali or Bangkok for accommodation, with street food prices that remain genuinely low, and a handful of big-ticket experiences (Ba Na Hills, luxury resorts) that can stretch a budget if you're not paying attention. These are real 2026 prices, not estimates — sourced from current hotel listings, menu prices, Grab fare data, and ticket offices.
All prices are in USD using an approximate rate of 25,000 VND = USD 1. VND prices are listed throughout for accuracy.
Daily Budget Summary
🎒 Backpacker
$35–50
per person / per day
- Dorm or budget guesthouse
- Street food all meals
- Motorbike hire for transport
- Free beach, free walking
- 1–2 local beers per evening
🏨 Mid-Range
$80–150
per person / per day
- 3–4 star hotel, private room
- Mix of local & tourist restaurants
- Grab for most transport
- 1 major activity every 2 days
- Occasional cocktail / nice dinner
✦ Luxury
$200–500+
per person / per day
- 5-star resort, sea view
- Hotel restaurant & fine dining
- Private car or transfers
- Private tours and guides
- Spa treatments, resort facilities
Accommodation Costs
🏨 Hotels & Accommodation
Budget: $12–30
Mid: $35–100
Luxury: $120–400
| Type | Price per Night | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel dorm (6–10 bed) | $8–14 | Air-con, locker, shared bathroom. Decent quality in An Thuong and My Khe areas. |
| Budget guesthouse (private) | $18–30 | Private room, en-suite, A/C, usually includes Wi-Fi. Older décor but clean. |
| 3-star hotel (My Khe strip) | $35–65 | Pool, breakfast sometimes included, beach proximity. Good value for solo or couples. |
| 4-star hotel / boutique | $65–120 | Rooftop pool, sea views in some, restaurant on-site. Strong mid-range options in Da Nang. |
| 5-star resort (beachfront) | $140–280 | InterContinental, Hyatt, Marriott, Sheraton — full resort amenities, beach access, multiple pools. |
| Ultra-luxury (Son Tra) | $280–500+ | InterContinental Sun Peninsula — clifftop, funicular access, exceptional service and views. |
Food & Drink Costs
🍜 Food & Drink
Budget: $8–15/day
Mid: $20–45/day
Luxury: $60–150/day
| Item | Price (VND) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pho or Mì Quảng (local shop) | 40,000–70,000 | $1.60–2.80 |
| Bánh mì from street cart | 25,000–40,000 | $1.00–1.60 |
| Bún chả cá (local fish noodle soup) | 50,000–80,000 | $2.00–3.20 |
| Vietnamese coffee (cà phê sữa đá) | 25,000–45,000 | $1.00–1.80 |
| Local beer (Larue or 333) | 15,000–30,000 | $0.60–1.20 |
| Mid-range restaurant (per person) | 150,000–300,000 | $6–12 |
| Fresh seafood meal (local restaurant) | 200,000–500,000 | $8–20 |
| An Thuong tourist strip dinner | 300,000–600,000 | $12–24 |
| Cocktail at a rooftop bar | 120,000–200,000 | $4.80–8.00 |
| Hotel restaurant dinner (5-star) | 600,000–1,500,000 | $24–60 |
Food cost reality: A day of eating entirely at local spots — breakfast bánh mì, lunch mì Quảng, dinner pho with a local beer — costs under 200,000 VND (USD 8) and the food is excellent. Moving to tourist-strip restaurants doubles or triples this without a proportional quality gain. The best food in Da Nang is consistently at the cheapest end of the price range. For a curated selection, see our best hotels in Da Nang guide — independently reviewed across all budgets.
Transport Costs
🛵 Transport
Budget: $4–8/day
Mid: $10–25/day
Luxury: $30–80/day
| Journey / Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Motorbike hire (per day) | 100,000–150,000 VND ($4–6) | Best value for independent travellers comfortable riding. Fuel adds ~30,000 VND/day. |
| Grab car (short trip, within city) | 45,000–90,000 VND ($1.80–3.60) | Per trip. 3–5 trips/day = 150,000–450,000 VND daily. |
| Grab bike (GrabBike) | 25,000–55,000 VND ($1.00–2.20) | Per trip. Faster than car in traffic. Solo travellers only. |
| Grab to Hoi An (one way) | 220,000–320,000 VND ($8.80–12.80) | 40 min. Budget 440,000–640,000 VND return. |
| Grab to Marble Mountains | 80,000–130,000 VND ($3.20–5.20) | One way from My Khe Beach. |
| Grab to Ba Na Hills | 250,000–420,000 VND ($10–16.80) | One way. Book a return or ask driver to wait (negotiate). |
| Airport Grab (to My Khe) | 60,000–90,000 VND ($2.40–3.60) | 5km, 12 min. |
| Private car full day | 800,000–1,500,000 VND ($32–60) | With driver, for custom itinerary or Hue/Hoi An day trips. |
Activities & Entrance Fees
🎡 Activities & Attractions
Free–$2
$2–12
$30–44
| Activity | Cost per Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| My Khe Beach | Free | Public beach. Sun lounger rental 30,000–50,000 VND optional. |
| Dragon Bridge (viewing) | Free | Fire-breathing Saturday/Sunday nights — free to watch from riverside. |
| Marble Mountains entrance | 40,000 VND ($1.60) | + 15,000 VND elevator each way. |
| Museum of Cham Sculpture | 60,000 VND ($2.40) | One of Vietnam's best museums, seriously underpriced. |
| Son Tra Peninsula (self-drive) | Free entry | Motorbike hire cost is the only expense. Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda: free. |
| Hoi An Ancient Town ticket | 120,000 VND ($4.80) | Covers 5 heritage sites within the Ancient Town. |
| Surfing lesson (My Khe) | 300,000–500,000 VND ($12–20) | 1.5–2 hour group lesson including board. |
| Cooking class (Da Nang) | 350,000–600,000 VND ($14–24) | Half-day including market visit and 4–5 dish meal. |
| Ba Na Hills (ticket only) | 750,000–1,100,000 VND ($30–44) | Includes all rides and cable car. Transport extra: 250,000–420,000 VND Grab one way. |
| Hai Van Pass private tour | 600,000–900,000 VND ($24–36) | Easy rider-style motorbike tour with guide, 4–5 hours. |
Sample 7-Night Budget: Mid-Range Traveller
A realistic 7-night Da Nang trip for one person — mid-range 3-star hotel on the My Khe strip, mix of local and tourist restaurants, Grab for most transport, with the major day trips included.
Day
Budget (~$80–100/day)
Luxury (~$250–350/day)
Day 1
Arrival, check-in, My Khe evening walk
~$65
~$250
Day 2
Ba Na Hills full day
~$120
~$350
Day 3
Beach day + Dragon Bridge evening
~$75
~$220
Day 4
Marble Mountains + Non Nuoc Beach
~$80
~$230
Day 5
Hoi An day trip (Grab return)
~$95
~$280
Day 6
Son Tra Peninsula + seafood dinner
~$85
~$260
Day 7
Beach morning, departure
~$50
~$180
7-Night Total
Per person, excl. flights
~$570
~$1,770
Estimates include accommodation, food, local transport, and all listed activities. Backpackers can reduce the mid-range total to ~$320 by using guesthouses, eating local, and renting a motorbike.
Money-Saving Tips
Eat where locals eat — not where tourists sit
The best mì Quảng in Da Nang costs 50,000 VND at a plastic-stool shop with no English menu. The same dish on An Thuong costs 120,000 VND. Google Maps reviews in Vietnamese, not English, consistently point to the better and cheaper spots.
Hire a motorbike instead of using Grab daily
A motorbike costs 120,000 VND/day. Four Grab trips costs 180,000–360,000 VND. If you're comfortable riding, the motorbike pays for itself by mid-morning. Son Tra Peninsula in particular is far better explored on your own schedule than in a taxi.
Visit Ba Na Hills on a weekday in low season
Ba Na Hills ticket prices don't change by day, but the experience does dramatically. Weekend visits in high season (Dec–Mar) mean long queues at the Golden Bridge. A Tuesday in October costs the same but feels like a different park entirely. Check our Ba Na Hills crowd calendar for the best windows.
Exchange cash at city offices, not at your hotel
Hotel exchange rates are consistently 3–5% worse than Vietcombank or the independent exchange offices on the tourist strip. On a $500 exchange this is $15–25 lost for no reason. Bring USD or EUR in cash — these get the best rates. GBP and AUD are accepted but rates are slightly worse.
Book hotels for March–May or September–October
Peak season (December–February and June–August) pushes hotel prices up 30–60% from shoulder rates. March–May offers the best combination of good weather, low crowds, and hotel prices at their annual minimum. See our Hotel Price Index for month-by-month data.
The Marble Mountains, Cham Museum, and Son Tra are all nearly free
Three of Da Nang's best cultural experiences cost a combined 100,000 VND (USD 4). Visitors who don't realise this sometimes pay for organised tours that add transport markup and a guide when self-navigation is easy and far cheaper. See our Marble Mountains guide for the DIY route.
→ Hotel Price Index — month-by-month hotel pricing across all tiers.
→ Best Time to Visit — weather, crowds, and value by month.
→ Transport Guide — full Grab pricing and motorbike hire details.