Detailed Guide to the Prices in Phu Quoc

The prices in Phu Quoc were slightly more expensive than the rest of Vietnam, most noticeably when it came to accommodation. As always, how much you’ll spend in Phu Quoc depends on how much of a drinker / eater / sunbather / shopper you are, but here’s a quick guide to the Phu Quoc prices from my week there, just to give you an idea.

– I found the Phu Quoc prices to be a little higher than mainland Vietnam

I loved my week on Phu Quoc and would recommend making the effort to get there from mainland Vietnam to anyone. It was so relaxing after the craziness of the big Vietnamese cities and a chance to really chill out.

My return flight from Ho Chi Minh City cost me £100 / 2,832,000 VND a week before, but you can go on the bus and boat from Ho Chi Minh City for around a tenner.

So you’ll need to factor that into your Phu Quoc budget. 

– It’s totally free to swing here in Phu Quoc!

How Expensive is Phu Quoc?

Is Phu Quoc expensive?

This is a difficult question to answer as it totally depends on where you’re comparing Phu Quoc to. For me, coming from England, no it wasn’t. 

Here’s everything I made a note of spending during my week in Phu Quoc. In February 2025, there were around 33,000 Dong to £1.

Remember, with all the zeros managing your money in Vietnam can be quite difficult. It takes just £31 to be a millionaire in Vietnamese Dong so make sure to double check which notes you’re passing when you hand them over!

*I worked out the currency conversions for the prices in Phu Quoc on two different days, so it might not be right to the Dong, but you get the idea.

Transport costs in Phu Quoc

I’d totally recommend the cost of hiring a moped into your Phu Quoc budget. 

– 20-minute taxi from Phu Quoc Airport to Duong Dong | 150,000 VND | £5.40

– And back again from Duong Dong to Phu Quoc Airport | 150,000 VND | £5.40

*You can get the 50,000 VND Jetstar bus to save money if you prefer.

And if, like me, you leave your hiking boots at the hotel and have to pay the hotel staff to scooter them to you – you can add another 200,000 VND. I’ll presume you won’t be so stupid though.

Transport total = £10.80

Prices of activities in Phu Quoc

– Chilling on the beach is the best thing to do for free on Phu Quoc

All I did for ‘activities’ was to rent the moped. I did debate going scuba diving and snorkelling but locals told me it wasn’t a good time of year. You could snorkel from £20 for the day. I drove the moped through national parks, down to beaches and all round that island. It was great fun. 

Of course if you’re there a little more in season, then you’ll need to factor in the price of activities in Phu Quoc a little more. 

– 5 days moped rental 150,000 VND x 5 = 750,000 | £26.56

* I got my moped from my hotel – be careful, check reviews, wear a helmet and drive safely. 

– Petrol for 5 days | 50,000 VND | £1.77

The rest of the time I lay on the beach, explored the island park, went round the little towns and just relaxed. I even read a book – first one for ages!

*That took me a long way.

Activities total = £28.33

Phu Quoc food and drink prices

– For the best Phu Quoc food prices, eat from the street markets

I’d been in Vietnam three weeks by the time I got to Phu Quoc, I was ready for some Western food, as you’ll see. I also didn’t drink much alcohol as I was trying to keep up the healthy living from the epic bike ride I did from north to south Vietnam. In fact, I only had a cocktail on the last night – that saved some cash! 

Both of my accommodation choices had breakfast included which was a choice between Pho or eggs and bread. The price of food in Phu Quoc is very reasonable. 

– Crab and Asian Slaw at Rory’s Beach Bar | 200,000 VND | £7 | $8.80  [this was the most expensive meal I had in Vietnam!]