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Hanoi trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 85% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Hanoi vs London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | £1.97 | 88% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | £1.41 | 86% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | £7.88 | 79% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | £1.27 | 66% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | £0.7 | 90% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | £0.23 | 83% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | £0.34 | 83% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | £2.11 | 87% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | £0.7 | 92% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | £0.23 | 87% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | £23 | 87% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | £6.19 | 38% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | £0.84 | 72% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | £8.44 | 87% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | £18 | 63% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | £1.97 | 94% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What £100 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000£1.38–£3.15 | ₫134,000+£3.78+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000£0.76–£2.03 | ₫86,400+£2.43+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500£0.42–£1.2 | ₫51,000+£1.43+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000£1.69–£3.38 | ₫144,000+£4.05+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000£0.49–£1.27 | ₫54,000+£1.52+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000£5.91–£14 | ₫576,000+£16+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000£0.16–£0.45 | ₫19,200+£0.54+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000£13–£29 | ₫1,248,000+£35+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about £45 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £15 a day; comfortable travel is about £98. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £318.
Is Hanoi cheaper than London?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 85% cheaper than London. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Hanoi in GBP?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about £1.97); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about £7.88).
What price is a rip-off in Hanoi?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ₫144,000 (£4.05) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.