Prices in Cam Ranh 2026: what a resort holiday costs
A night in a five-star Cam Ranh resort starts around $60. A hotel lunch runs $4–9, and the airport transfer to your resort is $4–8. But Cam Ranh is not a town — it is a strip of resorts along the 15 km Bãi Dài beach, with no street cafés round the corner and no $6 hostels. Here are the 2026 prices — hotels, food, transfers, tours — in VND with a USD reference.
Reference rate: 10,000 VND ≈ $0.38 | $1 ≈ 26,000 VND
Quick math: drop three zeros from a VND price and divide by 26 to get roughly the dollar figure. So 100,000 VND is about $4.
The dong and where to change money
The Vietnamese dong (VND) is the only official currency. Notes run from 10,000 to 500,000 VND. You get used to the extra zeros within a couple of days.
The rate at a glance
| Amount | In USD (~) |
|---|---|
| 10,000 VND | ~$0.38 |
| 50,000 VND | ~$1.90 |
| 100,000 VND | ~$3.85 |
| 500,000 VND | ~$19 |
| 1,000,000 VND | ~$38 |
Where to change money
Cam Ranh itself has no exchange booths — the resort strip runs on its own ecosystem. Your options:
- Cam Ranh airport — open, but the rate is 3–5% worse than in town
- Nha Trang (40 min) — the best rates are at town exchange offices and gold shops
- US dollars — the easiest cash to change, accepted everywhere
- ATMs — draw VND directly from your home card; they are scarce inside the resort strip, so plan ahead
Cards, cash and ATMs
Resorts in Cam Ranh take Visa and Mastercard; large hotels and the duty-free also take UnionPay. Away from the resorts it is cash only, so keep some VND on you at all times.
ATMs dispense dong with a 20,000–60,000 VND fee per withdrawal, on top of whatever your home bank charges. The per-transaction limit is usually 3–5 million VND, so draw a larger amount at once to save on fees.
Rates as of mid-2026. Check the live rate on Google before you travel.
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Your room is the single biggest line in a Cam Ranh budget, and it is almost always a resort. Do not go looking for a hostel on every corner: the strip is built around five-star resorts with private beaches. Budget options are close to non-existent; for those you have to go to Nha Trang.
Hotels by category
| Category | Per night (~USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel / guesthouse (in town) | from ~$15 |
| 3-star hotel | ~$27–49 |
| 4-star hotel | ~$49–87 |
| 5-star resort (standard) | ~$60–120 |
| 5-star resort (premium) | ~$120–300 |
| Pool villa | from ~$420 |
Specific resorts and rates
| Hotel | From (~USD/night) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Duyen Ha Resort | ~$60 | Budget 5-star, close to the airport |
| Cam Ranh Riviera | ~$100 | Large grounds, family-friendly |
| ALMA Resort | ~$120 | Apartment format, in-room kitchen |
| Mövenpick Resort | ~$120 | Chocolate hour, kids' club |
| Swandor Resort | ~$130 | Ultra All Inclusive |
| Selectum Noa Resort | ~$141 | All Inclusive, entertainment |
| The Anam | ~$163 | Colonial style, spa |
| Melia Vinpearl | ~$220 | Pool villas from ~$420 |
💬 "Prices aren't inflated and are quite affordable" — guest review of Duyen Ha Resort, Tripadvisor, 2025
All-inclusive — is it worth it?
A resort night with full board starts around $143 for two. That covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, pool and beach. Without it, the same two-person spend on self-catered meals is roughly $90–130 (room plus food). Do the math: if you eat three times a day at the resort, all-inclusive wins. If you are happy to head into Nha Trang, going à la carte is cheaper.
Many resorts also offer half board (breakfast and dinner) as a $9–18 per-person-per-day add-on — handy if you lunch on the beach but do not want to go out in the evening.
Rates swing with the season. Cheapest are May and September; peaks are December–January and the Lunar New Year holidays.
Food prices in Cam Ranh
Here is the catch with Cam Ranh: food outside the resorts is cheap, but there is barely anywhere to find it. Phở bò at a local eatery is from 45,000 VND (~$1.70); the same soup at a resort is 110,000–170,000 VND (~$4–7). The strip runs on in-house restaurants, a 30–50% markup over Nha Trang prices is the norm, and an English menu with no price cues can easily land you a $40+ bill for two. For cheap food, head to Mỹ Ca market or make the 40-minute trip to Nha Trang.
Street food and local eateries
| Dish | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Phở bò (beef noodle soup) | 45,000–60,000 | ~$1.70–2.30 |
| Bánh mì (filled baguette) | 20,000–40,000 | ~$0.80–1.50 |
| Bún chả (noodles with pork) | 40,000–70,000 | ~$1.50–2.70 |
| Cơm tấm (rice with pork) | 30,000–50,000 | ~$1.20–1.90 |
| Bánh căn (rice mini-pancakes) | 25,000–40,000 | ~$1–1.50 |
| Spring rolls | 25,000–50,000 | ~$1–1.90 |
| Coffee (Vietnamese drip) | 15,000–25,000 | ~$0.60–1 |
| Fresh juice / smoothie | 15,000–30,000 | ~$0.60–1.20 |
| Fresh coconut | 10,000–15,000 | ~$0.40–0.60 |
Restaurants and seafood
| Venue | Average bill (VND) | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap café (1 person) | 60,000–120,000 | ~$2.30–4.60 |
| Mid-range restaurant (2 people) | 400,000–800,000 | ~$15–31 |
| 5-star hotel restaurant (2 people) | 1,000,000–2,500,000 | ~$38–96 |
Seafood is one of the reasons to come to Cam Ranh. At local markets the fresh catch is far cheaper than in a restaurant:
| Item | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Oysters (6) | from 80,000 | from ~$3.10 |
| Prawns (1 kg) | 160,000–250,000 | ~$6.20–9.60 |
| Grilled lobster | from 300,000 | from ~$11.50 |
| Squid (1 kg) | 100,000–180,000 | ~$3.80–6.90 |
Groceries and markets
If you are in an apartment with a kitchen (ALMA Resort, for example), buying groceries at the market is cheaper:
| Product | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (1 kg) | 18,000–26,000 | ~$0.70–1 |
| Eggs (10) | 24,000–48,000 | ~$0.90–1.80 |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 65,000–100,000 | ~$2.50–3.85 |
| Pork (1 kg) | 90,000–188,000 | ~$3.50–7.20 |
| Mango (1 kg) | 20,000–30,000 | ~$0.80–1.15 |
| Saigon beer (0.33 l) | 12,000–15,000 | ~$0.46–0.58 |
| Water (1.5 l) | 8,000–13,000 | ~$0.30–0.50 |
The easiest place to shop is Mỹ Ca market — mornings bring in fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood straight off the boats. For fixed prices (no haggling) go to Coop Mart. Maximark works for household goods.
For souvenirs and clothes you have to go to Nha Trang. Cam Ranh has no tourist shops.
Transport and transfers — prices and options
From Cam Ranh airport
Sân bay Cam Ranh (CXR) is the gateway to the region. The nearest Bãi Dài resorts are 5–10 minutes away; Nha Trang is 38 km (~45 minutes). The resort transfer is usually your first spend — budget $4–8 for a Grab or taxi. Grab works here, and you pay the app rate straight off your card.
| Option | To Cam Ranh resorts | To Nha Trang |
|---|---|---|
| Bus №18 | — | 50,000–65,000 VND (~$2–2.50) |
| Grab | 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8) | 300,000–350,000 VND (~$12–13) |
| Taxi (fixed fare) | 130,000–260,000 VND (~$5–10) | 350,000–450,000 VND (~$13–17) |
| Private transfer | from 260,000 VND (~$10) | 500,000–700,000 VND (~$19–27) |
Getting around the region
| Type | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (flag drop) | 10,000–15,000 | ~$0.40–0.60 |
| Taxi (per km) | 13,000–19,000 | ~$0.50–0.73 |
| Scooter (per day) | 120,000–200,000 | ~$4.60–7.70 |
| Scooter (per month) | 1,000,000–1,500,000 | ~$38–58 |
| Petrol (1 l) | 21,000–25,000 | ~$0.80–1 |
If you are staying at a resort and not planning to leave, you do not need transport — everything is within walking distance. A scooter makes sense if you want to ride the coast or head into Nha Trang on your own. To rent one legally you need an International Driving Permit with a Vietnam-valid motorcycle category.
Tours and Nha Trang day-trips — what they cost
Sights in Cam Ranh itself number exactly zero — and that part is free: 15 km of sand on Bãi Dài, warm sea and sunsets. Everything you pay for is either an island boat tour or a trip into Nha Trang (40 minutes by taxi) for parks, museums and the water park.
Tours from Cam Ranh
| Tour | From (VND) | From (~USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Islands (snorkelling, group) | 800,000 | ~$31 |
| Monkey Island (Hòn Lao) | 500,000 | ~$19 |
| Mud baths (Tháp Bà) | 300,000 | ~$12 |
| Da Lat (from Cam Ranh) | 1,500,000 | ~$58 |
| Full-day group tour | 1,300,000 | ~$50 |
| Private tour | 3,900,000 | ~$150 |
Beach services
| Service | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Sunbed on Bãi Dài (at a café) | 50,000 | ~$1.90 |
| Beach parking | 5,000 | ~$0.20 |
| Jet ski (30 min) | 900,000 | ~$35 |
Access to Bãi Dài beach is free. Resort private beaches are for guests only.
Nha Trang sights (from Cam Ranh)
If you want more than the beach, take a taxi into Nha Trang:
| Attraction | Entry (VND) | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| VinWonders (adult) | 800,000–950,000 | ~$31–37 |
| Po Nagar towers | 30,000 | ~$1.15 |
| Oceanography Museum | 40,000 | ~$1.50 |
Duty-free at Cam Ranh airport
Lotte Duty Free in the international terminal carries over 100 brands: Dior, Hermès, YSL, Giorgio Armani, Victoria's Secret.
Prices are listed in USD. You can pay in dollars, dong, UnionPay, or Visa/Mastercard. The range is smaller than in Bangkok or Istanbul — do not expect 200 counters — but you will find Chanel, Lancôme, Johnnie Walker and local Vietnamese rum without trouble.
The SH Premium Lounge (T2, international) is from $33 for 3 hours. In Terminal 1 (domestic), The Champ Lounge is from $18. Fast-track through priority passport control runs from $12 per person via Klook or GetYourGuide.
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Spa here is tied to the resorts. There are no street salons like in Nha Trang. Prices are 2–3 times higher, but the level is different too: marble floors, oils from Da Lat, silence.
| Service | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Foot massage (60 min) | from 150,000 | from ~$6 |
| Body massage (60 min) | 200,000–500,000 | ~$8–19 |
| Resort spa (60 min) | 500,000–1,500,000 | ~$19–58 |
| Full programme (2–3 h) | 1,000,000–3,000,000 | ~$38–115 |
In Nha Trang an hour of body massage is from ~$3. At a Cam Ranh resort the same massage is from ~$8 — about 2.5 times more. If spa is a regular part of your holiday rather than a one-off, it is easier to pair it with a trip to Nha Trang and its town prices.
SIM and internet
| Option | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist SIM (30 days, 6 GB) | 200,000–250,000 VND (~$8–10) | Viettel — best coverage |
| Unlimited plan (month) | 150,000–300,000 VND (~$6–12) | Vinaphone, MobiFone |
| eSIM (Airalo, Yesim) | ~$10–15 | Activate before you land, no shop visit |
You can buy a SIM right at Cam Ranh airport — operator desks sit at the arrivals exit. Bring your passport, as registration is required. It activates instantly. If you would rather skip the queue, buy an eSIM online before your flight.
Wi-Fi in Cam Ranh resorts is free and stable. For town trips and getting around, use mobile data.
Holiday budget in Cam Ranh — 3 scenarios
There are two honest ways to do Cam Ranh: a resort holiday, or a base in Nha Trang with day-trips to Bãi Dài. Below is a per-person daily estimate, with the weekly total under each.
Budget (per person, per day)
| Item | ~USD |
|---|---|
| Room (3-star, in town) | ~$27–49 |
| Food (local eateries) | ~$6–9 |
| Transport | ~$2–4 |
| Activities | ~$5–10 |
| Per day | ~$40–72 |
| Per week | ~$280–500 |
Honestly, Cam Ranh is not a budget destination. Cheap options are few and the infrastructure is built for resorts. If you are watching costs, it is better to stay in Nha Trang and come to Bãi Dài for the day.
Mid-range — a resort stay (per person, per day)
| Item | ~USD |
|---|---|
| Room (5-star standard) | ~$60–100 |
| Food (resort + one café meal) | ~$16–33 |
| Transport | ~$5–9 |
| Activities (tour every other day) | ~$22–33 |
| Per day | ~$103–175 |
| Per week | ~$730–1,230 |
Luxury (per person, per day)
| Item | ~USD |
|---|---|
| Room (5-star premium / villa) | ~$163–420 |
| Food (resort restaurant, full board) | ~$33–66 |
| Transport (private transfer) | ~$16–33 |
| Activities (spa, private tours) | ~$55–165 |
| Per day | ~$267–684 |
| Per week | ~$1,900–4,800 |
Package vs independent
An all-inclusive resort works out to roughly $130–170 per night for two, meals and pool included. On your own, a 5-star room is $60–120 a night for two, plus meals — so a self-catered week for two lands around $700–1,200 excluding flights. It comes out comparable, but going independent gives you more flexibility.
For families on a one-week trip, a package is simpler and often cheaper. For couples on 2+ weeks, going independent saves 15–25%.
Budgets are current as of mid-2026. Prices swing with the season — May and September are 20–30% cheaper.
How to save
This is no backpacker paradise. But even here there are ways to spend less:
- Book in low season — May and September. 5-star resorts discount up to 30%.
- Eat outside the hotel — reach the nearest café off the grounds or Mỹ Ca market. Saves 40–60% on food.
- Book tours via Klook or GetYourGuide — 20–30% cheaper than the hotel desk, and often with transfer included.
- Bus №18 from the airport — ~$2–2.50 to Nha Trang versus ~$12–13 by Grab.
- Groceries at Coop Mart — if you have a kitchen, cook. A kilo of prawns at the market is ~$6–10; the same prawns in a restaurant are ~$19–38.
- Massage in Nha Trang — an hour is from ~$3 versus ~$8 at the resort. Combine it with a shopping trip.
Cam Ranh is pricier than Nha Trang, and that is fair — you are paying for the resort format, the quiet and a private beach. But if you want town prices, take a scooter and you are in Nha Trang in 40 minutes. For the nationwide picture, see our Vietnam prices guide.
FAQ
How much money do I need for a week in Cam Ranh?
Per person for a week: around $280–500 on a budget trip (staying in town), $730–1,230 mid-range at a 5-star resort, and $1,900+ at the luxury end. If you booked all-inclusive, the big costs are covered and you only need cash for tours ($30–150) and shopping. Bring US dollars in cash and change them in Nha Trang.
Is Cam Ranh expensive compared with Nha Trang?
On 5-star hotels the prices are similar. The gap is in infrastructure: Nha Trang has dozens of cheap cafés, markets and hostels, while in Cam Ranh eating is tied to the resort with a 30–50% markup. In practice a family on all-inclusive in Cam Ranh spends about the same as an independent traveller in Nha Trang. But if you count every dollar, Nha Trang is more flexible.
Can I pay by card in Cam Ranh?
Resorts take Visa and Mastercard; large hotels and the duty-free also accept UnionPay. Away from resorts almost everything is cash only, so keep VND on you. ATMs are scarce inside the resort strip — draw cash at the airport or in Nha Trang, and prefer larger withdrawals to cut per-transaction fees.
Is it cheaper to eat at the hotel or outside?
Outside is always cheaper. A bowl of phở bò at a local eatery is ~$1.70–2.30; at a resort it is ~$4–7. The catch in Cam Ranh is that local eateries near the resorts are few, so you will need a scooter or taxi. If you chose full board, the question goes away — it is all included.
Is all-inclusive worth it in Cam Ranh?
For a 7–10 day family trip, yes — you will not have to hunt for cafés outside the resort, and full board often works out cheaper than buying meals à la carte. For 2+ weeks it is better to book a room, alternate resort meals with trips to Nha Trang, and save 15–25%.
What can I buy at Cam Ranh duty-free?
Lotte Duty Free carries perfume, cosmetics, spirits and cigarettes — over 100 brands (Dior, Hermès, YSL). Prices are in USD. Payment in USD, VND, UnionPay or card. The range is smaller than at big hubs, but the essentials are there.
Data current as of mid-2026. Prices and conditions can change — check official sources before you travel.
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