Peak Season
OCTOBER - DECEMBER
Best ExperienceFeels LikeAutumn
Temperature15 — 28°C
Clear skies and pleasant breezes make this the ideal time to explore the city's lakes and historic quarters.
HanoiTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🍜Street Food
🛵Scooters
☕Egg Coffee
🏮Old Quarter
🐢Lake Turtles
Shoulder Season
JANUARY - APRIL
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSpring
Temperature14 — 24°C
Mild temperatures and blooming flora, though humidity begins to rise before the summer rains.
Off Season
MAY - SEPTEMBER
AvoidFeels LikeMonsoon
Temperature25 — 34°C
High heat, heavy downpours, and intense humidity characterize the summer months.
🧾
THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$25.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$70.00
🪙
TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
Not expected, but appreciatedundefined - undefined
"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
🚕
LOCAL TRANSPORT
🏍️
Grab Bike
Single Trip$1 — 3
🚗
Grab Car
Single Trip$2 — 6
🚌
City Bus
Single Trip$0.3 — 0.5
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
🗣️
Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
💸
Pay & Buy
EnglishPronunciation
🍽️
Eat & Drink
EnglishPronunciation
🛡️
Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
✋
Polite Refusal
EnglishPronunciation
🛠️
Utility
EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
🚨
Police / Tourist112
🚑
Medical / Ambulance119
Services