When is the Best Time to Visit Nha Trang?
Enjoy the sunny climate year-round, with the best conditions from January to August. Plan your trip to central Vietnam according to the weather with this helpful guide.
Transportation Tips
A. Getting to Vietnam
Vietnam has 4 major international airports in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc. There’s also an international airport in Nha Trang, but it’s usually much cheaper to fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang and then fly to Nha Trang from there.
B. How to get to Nha Trang
Local flights, buses, private cars, or trains connect Nha Trang with other Vietnamese destinations.
C. How to get around in Nha Trang
Nha Trang is another very walkable Vietnamese city, so walking or renting a bicycle is best. The bus system is also good and extremely cheap. Taxis and ride-sharing apps are more expensive than in most of Vietnam, but they’re good options for groups or to get somewhere in a hurry.
Before You Go: Visa, Currency, Timezone, Voltage, ATMs, Credit Cards, Internet, SIM Cards, Tips
- Visa: Check visa requirements based on your nationality. Find out more about getting a Vietnam Visa before you visit Nha Trang.
- Timezone: Vietnam is in the Indochina Time Zone (ICT), UTC+7.
- Voltage: The standard voltage is 220V, and the outlets usually accept three different plugs: A, C, and F. If you are from Europe, Japan, or the Americas, your plugs will work fine. Otherwise, you’ll need an adapter. Note that many Vietnamese outlets do not have a third hole for grounding, and so can only accept two-pronged plugs.
- Internet: Most hotels, cafes, and even restaurants in Nha Trang offer free Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi plans are so cheap in Vietnam that almost all businesses have one. But it’s easy, inexpensive, and well worth buying a local SIM card with a data package at the airport upon arrival.
- SIM Cards: You can easily purchase SIM cards for data and calls at the airport or local stores. Note that you’ll need to provide your passport to get a SIM. Viettel, Mobifone, and VinaPhone are the best mobile networks for Nha Trang and most parts of Vietnam.
- Currency: Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). VND only comes in bills (no coins), and 1 USD equals about 24,000 VND (commonly abbreviated as 24k). Some shops catering to tourists may accept USD, but most only take VND.
- Credit Cards: Visa and MasterCard are commonly accepted at large businesses like hotels, indoor restaurants, or upscale shopping venues, but smaller enterprises usually only take cash.
- ATMs: Nha Trang has many ATMs, most of which accept foreign cards. Make sure to notify your bank before you travel to Vietnam to avoid blocked ATM transactions.
- Tipping: Vietnam is not a tipping culture, so a tip is not expected. A tip is a good way to bring a smile to someone’s face, though. Note that cab drivers and tour guides often rely on some tipping, so it’s a good idea to tip them.
Understanding Culture & Customs In Nha Trang
Thanks to its extremely casual beach culture, Nha Trang may be Vietnam’s most “anything goes” city regarding its customs and local etiquette. You should still familiarize yourself with general Vietnamese customs and etiquette and keep them in mind while in Nha Trang.
