The best months to visit Hanoi are Oct – Dec. 18–28°C, cool & dry season.
Quick facts
Currency VND (₫ Dong) 1 USD ≈ ₫25,400
Language Vietnamese English limited outside tourist areas
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No daylight saving
Best Months Oct – Dec 18–28°C, cool & dry season
Daily Budget ~$20–35 USD ₫500,000–900,000 budget
Visa E-visa 90 days $25 online, most nationalities
When to go
A thousand years of history simmering in a bowl of phở, where every street corner tells a story and every meal is a masterpiece.
Getting Around in Hanoi
- The Old Quarter is completely walkable, with most attractions within 2km. Cross roads slowly and predictably: motorbikes flow around you
- Grab is the main transport app: GrabBike (₫10,000–30,000) and GrabCar (₫40,000–100,000). Safer and cheaper than street taxis
- Buses are cheap (₫7,000–9,000) but hard to navigate without Vietnamese. Useful for airport, Bat Trang, and day trips
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Hanoi travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
The best months to visit Hanoi are Oct – Dec (18–28°C, cool & dry season), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Hanoi budget breakdown.
