Need to Know - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 26

Vietnam US$1 21,000d

For current exchange rates see www.xe.com .

Daily Costs

Budget: Less than US$50
» Dorm bed: US$2-3

» Cheap guesthouse room: US$5-10
» Local meals and street eats: US$1-2

» Local buses and trains: US$2-3 per 100km

Midrange: US$50-150
» Air-con hotel room: US$15-50

» Decent local restaurant meal: US$5-10
» Short cab ride: US$2.50-5
» Local tour guide per day: US$20

Top End: More than US$150
» Boutique hotel or resort: US$50-500

» Gastronomic meal with drinks: US$25-75
» 4WD rental per day: US$60-120

Getting Around
Trains, planes, automobiles and boats are all viable options.

Air Budget flights plentiful in Thailand; elsewhere air travel overpriced, routes limited.

Boat Losing popularity as roads improve, but still popular on a few routes.

Bus The reliable war horse of the region, will likely be your main form of transport.

Motorbike Great for localised travel; rentals cheap and widely available.

Train Alternative to buses in Thailand and Vietnam; nonexistent in Laos and Cambodia.