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Vietnam
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Vietnam — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
VND
Language
Vietnamese
Tipping
Not expected
Region
Asia
Currency
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Vietnamese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping isn't traditional but is increasingly expected by guides and drivers — small notes are appreciated.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Overnight trains/sleeper buses between cities; Grab for short hops, motorbike rentals are popular in tourist towns.
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What currency does Vietnam use?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Vietnam?
The main language is Vietnamese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Vietnam?
Tipping isn't traditional but is increasingly expected by guides and drivers — small notes are appreciated.
How do you get around Vietnam?
Overnight trains/sleeper buses between cities; Grab for short hops, motorbike rentals are popular in tourist towns.