Prices on Phu Quoc in 2026 — food, transport, hotels and how much a day costs
Phu Quoc is Vietnam's beach-resort island — and, honestly, its priciest corner, because nearly everything ships in by ferry or plane. Here is what things actually cost in 2026: meals, Grab rides, scooters, hotels, the famous cable car, and roughly how much to budget per day and per trip, all in VND with a USD guide (~25,000 VND = $1).
How pricey is Phu Quoc, really?
Short version: by Vietnamese standards, Phu Quoc is expensive. Not Europe-expensive, not even Bangkok-expensive — but clearly a step up from the mainland. The reason is simple geography. Phu Quoc is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, and almost everything you eat, drink or ride here arrives by ferry from Hà Tiên or by plane. That logistics tail gets baked into every price tag.
In practice, expect a Phu Quoc dinner, scooter rental or bottle of water to run roughly 15–30% above what the same thing costs in Da Nang or Nha Trang. It is still a bargain compared with prices back home — a full seafood dinner for two can land under $20 — but do not arrive expecting rock-bottom mainland numbers.
The good news: the island scales to your budget. Backpackers survive comfortably on street food and a rented scooter; couples chasing a resort holiday can spend as much as anywhere in Southeast Asia. Below is the breakdown, category by category, so you can build your own number.
Food & drink
Food is where Phu Quoc can be shockingly cheap or quietly steep, depending on where you sit down. A bowl of phở at a local eatery, a plate of grilled seafood at the Dĩnh Cậu night market, and a cocktail at a beach club sit on completely different rungs.
| Item | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Street bowl of phở / cơm | 40,000–70,000 | ~$1.60–2.80 |
| Bottled water / soft drink | 10,000–20,000 | ~$0.40–0.80 |
| Local coffee (cà phê sữa đá) | 25,000–45,000 | ~$1–1.80 |
| Seafood dinner for two, night market | 300,000–500,000 | ~$12–20 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | 150,000–300,000 | ~$6–12 |
| Local beer (bottle) | 20,000–40,000 | ~$0.80–1.60 |
| Cocktail at a beach club | 150,000–250,000 | ~$6–10 |
Getting around
Phu Quoc is bigger than it looks — roughly 50 km end to end — so transport is a real line in the budget. There is no metro and no cheap tourist shuttle network; you have three realistic options: Grab, a taxi, or your own rented scooter.
Grab & taxis
The safest, no-haggle choice. Order a car through the Grab app and the price is fixed up front — no arguing over the meter. Grab works well across the island, though cars can be thin on the ground in remote spots, where you may fall back on a metered taxi (Mai Linh, Sasco).
| Route / service | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Short hop in Dương Đông | 50,000–100,000 | ~$2–4 |
| Dương Đông → Sunset Town / An Thoi (~25 km) | 300,000–450,000 | ~$12–18 |
| Airport → town centre | 150,000–250,000 | ~$6–10 |
| Scooter rental, per day | 150,000–200,000 | ~$6–8 |
| Petrol, per litre | ~23,000 | ~$0.90 |
| City bus (routes 17, 19) | 20,000–50,000 | ~$0.80–2 |
Renting a scooter
At 150,000–200,000 VND (~$6–8) a day, a scooter is by far the cheapest way to roam, and it pays for itself if you plan to see more than one beach. You will usually leave your passport or a deposit; take photos of any existing scratches before you ride off. Note that a foreign licence technically needs an International Driving Permit to be legal here, and helmets are mandatory.
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Accommodation is the biggest swing in your budget. Phu Quoc has everything from $8 hostel dorms to five-star resorts charging several hundred dollars a night. Prices spike in the November–April high season and around Tet and the New Year holidays, when booking ahead is essential.
| Type | Per night (VND) | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel dorm bed | 200,000–350,000 | ~$8–14 |
| Guesthouse / 2–3 star double | 500,000–900,000 | ~$20–36 |
| 4-star hotel | 1,200,000–2,500,000 | ~$48–100 |
| 5-star resort | 3,500,000–10,000,000+ | ~$140–400+ |
The north (around Ganh Dau and the VinWonders complex) is resort territory; the centre and Dương Đông mix mid-range hotels with cheap guesthouses; the south around Sunset Town is newer and pricier. For value, the town centre keeps you close to cheap food and Grab coverage.
Entertainment & the cable car
This is where Phu Quoc gets pricey fast, and where a day out can cost more than a night's hotel. The headline attraction is the Hon Thom Cable Car — the world's longest three-rope over-sea cable car, a Guinness World Record holder at 7,899.9 m (nearly 8 km), built by Austria's Doppelmayr and run by Sun Group. One ticket covers the round-trip ride plus entry to the Aquatopia water park, Exotica Village and the Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn).
| Ticket | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Cable car, adult (height 1.4 m+) | 850,000 | ~$34 |
| Cable car, child (1–1.4 m) | 700,000 | ~$28 |
| Cable car, child (under 1 m) | free | — |
| Cable car + Mango buffet, adult | 1,150,000 | ~$46 |
| Mango buffet only, adult | 390,000 | ~$16 |
| Kiss of the Sea show | 750,000 | ~$30 |
For that one price you get the round-trip cable car ride, entry to Sun World Hon Thom, the Aquatopia water park (20+ slides), Exotica Village and access to the Kiss Bridge with a free drink. Framed as a full day of rides and water park, ~$34 is defensible — it is not cheap by Vietnamese standards, but it is a lot of park for the money.
Beyond the cable car, most of the island's big draws are Sun Group and Vin Group parks: VinWonders and the Grand World in the north, the Cau Hon Kiss Bridge and the Kiss of the Seamultimedia show in the south (nightly 21:30–22:00 except Tuesdays, ~$30). Beaches themselves are free — Sao Beach and Ong Lang cost nothing beyond a sun-lounger rental.
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Phu Quoc is still mostly a cash island. Hotels, resorts, malls and larger restaurants take Visa and Mastercard, but street stalls, markets, the night market, scooter rentals and small eateries are cash only. The practical rule: pay with card for hotels and big tickets, and keep a stack of small VND notes for everything day-to-day.
ATMs. Machines are easy to find in Dương Đôngand at the airport; they thin out in the far north and south, so withdraw before heading to a remote beach. Most charge a per-withdrawal fee of 30,000–55,000 VND (~$1.20–2.20), and daily limits are often around 3,000,000–5,000,000 VND — take the maximum each time to save on fees. Tell your bank you are travelling so the card is not blocked.
Visas. Phu Quoc has a handy quirk: a 30-day visa exemption for any foreign national who flies in directly and stays only on the island. Step off Phu Quoc onto the mainland and normal rules apply — most travellers then need an e-visa from the official portal evisa.gov.vn(about $25, 90 days). Rules vary by passport, so confirm your own nationality's terms before you book.
Daily & trip budgets
Time to put it together. Your daily number on Phu Quoc is driven mostly by where you sleep and how many paid attractions you do — food and local transport are cheap by comparison. Here are three realistic profiles, per person, excluding flights.
| Style | Per day (~USD) | What it buys |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | ~$30–40 | Dorm or cheap guesthouse, street food, shared scooter, free beaches |
| Mid-range | ~$70–110 | 3–4 star hotel, restaurants, a Grab or two, one paid attraction |
| Comfort / resort | ~$200+ | 4–5 star resort, tours, cable car, beach clubs, cocktails |
For a typical one-week trip for two, mid-range, you are looking at roughly ~$1,000–1,500 on the ground (hotel, food, Grab, a cable car day and a boat tour), plus international flights. Backpacking the same week as a couple can come in under ~$500; a resort week easily runs past ~$3,000. Phu Quoc rewards a plan — pre-book your hotel in high season, buy attraction tickets online, and the island stays good value.
FAQ
Is Phu Quoc expensive?
For Vietnam, yes — Phu Quoc runs noticeably higher than the mainland because nearly everything arrives by ferry or plane. Budget travellers still manage on ~$30–40 a day, but the same day in Da Nang or Nha Trang would cost less.
How much does a day on Phu Quoc cost in 2026?
Roughly ~$30–40 backpacking, ~$70–110 mid-range, and ~$200+ for resort-style comfort with tours and beach clubs — per person, excluding flights.
How much does the Hon Thom cable car cost?
An adult round-trip ticket is 850,000 VND (~$34); a child (1–1.4 m) is 700,000 VND (~$28); under 1 m rides free. The cable car + Mango buffet combo is 1,150,000 VND (~$46), and the price includes the Aquatopia water park.
How much is a taxi or Grab on Phu Quoc?
Dương Đôngto the far south (~25 km) is 300,000–450,000 VND (~$12–18); short hops in town run 50,000–100,000 VND (~$2–4). A scooter is 150,000–200,000 VND (~$6–8) a day.
Can I pay by card on Phu Quoc?
Hotels, resorts, malls and larger restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Street stalls, markets and scooter rentals are cash only, so carry VND for daily spending and keep a card for big-ticket items. ATMs are common in Dương Đông.
Do I need a visa for Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc has a 30-day visa exemption for foreign nationals who fly in directly and stay only on the island. For travel beyond the island, most visitors need an e-visa from evisa.gov.vn(about $25, 90 days). Always check your own passport's rules before booking.
Prices current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions can change — confirm on official sources before you travel.