Ho Chi Minh City is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Ho Chi Minh City works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Ho Chi Minh City, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Ho Chi Minh City, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City starts at around €42 per night, with a typical rate near €106 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1065 reviews, from €57 per night; Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 820 reviews, from €128 per night; Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 177 reviews, from €163 per night; Mai House Saigon Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2334 reviews, from €106 per night; The Reverie Saigon, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1073 reviews, from €170 per night.
Day trips & routes: Phan Thiet — about 162 km, 2h 15m drive. Fastest option is Phan Thiet: 2h 15m by car.
Ho Chi Minh City: what to know
Things to see: "Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food Tour", rated 5 from 318 reviews, from €49.13; "Ho Chi Minh City Signature Local Street Food by scooter Tour", rated 5 from 281 reviews, from €31.26; "Saigon Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By scooter with Student", rated 5 from 164 reviews, from €17.86; "Ho Chi Minh City: Motorbike Street Food Tour with 12 Tastings", rated 5 from 133 reviews, from €26.8; "1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor", rated 5 from 121 reviews, from €13.4.
Ho Chi Minh City has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Ho Chi Minh City is around €106, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Ho Chi Minh City you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Vietnam, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
