Currency tips for Vietnam — ATM vs exchange
Started by DCExplorer · 27 Feb 2026 · 846 views
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27 Feb 2026 at 11:27
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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27 Feb 2026 at 12:38
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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27 Feb 2026 at 13:09
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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27 Feb 2026 at 22:16
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Feb 2026 at 22:50
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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28 Feb 2026 at 01:51
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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28 Feb 2026 at 04:39
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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28 Feb 2026 at 12:53
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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28 Feb 2026 at 19:15
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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1 Mar 2026 at 01:45
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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1 Mar 2026 at 04:37
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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1 Mar 2026 at 08:58
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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1 Mar 2026 at 14:11
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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2 Mar 2026 at 01:49
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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2 Mar 2026 at 13:41
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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3 Mar 2026 at 13:01
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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