City, Vietnam
Can Tho
The Mekong Delta's largest city, good for floating markets, fruit orchards and river life at very low cost. Suits a few days or a cheap long stay; it's hot, humid, flat and has little nightlife.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$539–848Comfortable, one person · ₫14M–22MDetails
- Value for money97/100Better value than 96% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goDec–AprWarmest: Apr, 36°CDetails
- Air quality16 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2020) · PollutedDetails
- Internet301 MbpsFixed broadband, Vietnam medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water; restaurants use factory-made ice.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$7.7–19.3Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundGrabWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards at hotels, malls and chain cafés; cash for markets, floating-market vendors, street food and boat tours.Details
Where to stay in Can Tho
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Ninh Kieu (Hai Ba Trung, riverfront) | Hotels, night market, cafés and boat tours |
| Cai Khe and city center | Local life, markets and cheaper stays |
| Cai Rang | Early-morning floating market and river homestays |
Apps that work in Can Tho
Ride-hailing
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| GrabFood | Widest choice in the center |
| ShopeeFood | Cheaper local food, often with promotions |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Zalo
- VeXeRe: Booking buses and sleeper coaches
- Taxis: Metered taxis (Mai Linh, Vinasun) are fine if the meter runs. Agree boat tour prices and hours before boarding.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Vietnam.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards at hotels, malls and chain cafés; cash for markets, floating-market vendors, street food and boat tours.
- Currency: Dong (VND). US$1 ≈ ₫25,953.96 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Foreign-card fees run roughly 20,000–110,000 VND per withdrawal and limits are low (often 2–5 million VND); compare banks.
- Tipping: Not expected; locals don't tip. Round up for drivers, and tip guides and spa staff for good service.
- Paying by phone: Apple and Google Pay work at contactless terminals; VietQR needs a Vietnamese bank account or a linked regional banking app.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Many nationalities need an e-visa: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25/US$50, applied for online.
- Look-alike agency sites charge several times the official fee; use only the government .gov.vn e-visa portal.
- Airlines may refuse boarding without an onward ticket dated within your visa or visa-free period.
Emergency numbers
Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114
Plugs
Type A, C · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone airport kiosks sell tourist SIMs with big data allowances; passport required. City shops are cheaper. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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