City in Gia Lai, Vietnam
Quy Nhon
Quiet coastal city with a long city beach, clear bays and local seafood at some of Vietnam's lowest prices. Suits slow, cheap beach stays. It has few foreign services, little nightlife, and typhoon risk in autumn.
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 goFeb–JunWarmest: Aug, 31°CDetails
- 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 seafood restaurants, markets, local eateries and motorbike taxis.Details
Where to stay in Quy Nhon
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| An Duong Vuong beach strip (city beach) | Hotels, seafood, cafés and sea walks in one stretch |
| Nguyen Hue and city center | Local markets, cheaper rooms and daily-life errands |
| Nhon Ly–Ghenh Rang | Quieter coast with small beaches, south of the center |
Apps that work in Quy Nhon
Ride-hailing
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| GrabFood | Best coverage along the beach and center |
| ShopeeFood | Cheaper local food, central areas only |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Zalo
- VeXeRe: Booking buses and sleeper coaches
- Taxis: Metered taxis (Mai Linh) are fine if the meter runs; confirm airport fares before leaving. Boat prices should be fixed in advance.
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 seafood restaurants, markets, local eateries and motorbike taxis.
- 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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