Phu Quoc is one of Vietnam’s most affordable beach destinations. Travel on $30-40/day is totally possible. Here’s how.
Accommodation: $10-15/night
- Hostels in Duong Dong: $8-12/night (dorm)
- Backpacker hotels: $15-25/night (private room)
- Avoid resorts and beachfront ($80-200/night)
- Top hostels: Mad Monkey, Cinta Inn, Backpacker Bee
Food: $5-10/day
- Bun Quay (Phu Quoc noodle): $2
- Banh Mi: $1-1.50
- Pho: $2
- Night market seafood: $3-5/person
- Fresh fruit: $1-2
- Bottled water: $0.50
- Tip: skip restaurants, eat at street food stalls
Transport: $7-10/day
- Scooter rental: $7-10/day (need international license)
- Gas: $2/day
- Bus to Bai Sao: $1.50 one way
- Grab taxi: $3-8 for short rides
Activities: $0-15/day
- Bai Sao Beach Day Pass: $6 (one of the world’s top 10 beaches)
- Other beaches (free): Ong Lang, Bai Vong, Bai Khem
- Sunset at Long Beach: free
- Vuon Tieu (pepper farm visit): free
- Coconut Prison Museum: free
- Hon Thom Cable Car: $35 (splurge, optional)
Sample 3-day budget ($120 total)
| Day | Cost |
|---|---|
| Day 1: Hostel + scooter + food + Bai Sao | $35 |
| Day 2: Hostel + scooter + food + free beach | $30 |
| Day 3: Hostel + food + temple + airport | $25 |
| Misc (souvenirs, drinks) | $30 |
| Total | $120 |
Money-saving tips
- Visit in low season (May-October) — accommodation drops 30-40%
- Cook your own meals — hostels have kitchens
- Skip Hon Thom Cable Car if budget is tight ($35 is a lot)
- Rent scooter shared with another backpacker
- Bring SPF sunscreen from home (expensive locally)
- Withdraw cash at ATM (max 2-3M VND per withdrawal, fee ~$2)
Splurges worth it (even on budget)
- 1 dinner at Ganh Ngon ($15) — authentic Vietnamese feast
- Bai Sao Day Pass ($6) — the beach is worth it
- Sunset cocktail at a beach bar ($5)
For more info: Complete Phu Quoc guide for foreigners
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