Best currency to use whilst in country / access to cash

[Bobbins]

We are in Vietnam and Cambodia in Sept / Oct. Visiting both countries and also hearing the US dollar is welcome, looking for advice on what currency we should be taking?

Also, we often take limited cash and use ATMS, How accessible are these?

Itinerary is Ho Chii Minh / Pnom Penh / Siem Reap/ Hoi An / Hue / Hanoi / Halong Bay

Thank you

 

[armchairtraveler]

You shouldn't have any problems finding ATMs in Vietnam and Cambodia. When I was in Cambodia the ATMs dispensed US dollars. Most tourist places only accept US dollars. You sometimes get change in Riel (local currency). I don't believe the situation has changed as I read on another site Cambodia was more expensive because most places give prices in US dollars.

In Vietnam the Dong is the preferred currency.

 

[dinhoecotour]

Cash is king in Vietnam and ATMs everywhere.
What is your country currency?
Your itinerary looks good to me (Fly Siem Reap to Danang/ Hoian).

 

[Bobbins]

Cash is king in Vietnam and ATMs everywhere.
What is your country currency?
Your itinerary looks good to me (Fly Siem Reap to Danang/ Hoian).

We are from UK

 

[dinhoecotour]

Bring GBP (Clean and big notes) to change at gold shops in Vietnam for VND, better rates. You can do reference on xe dot com site for exchange rate.

 

[Xin Loi]

Check YOUR Visa Requirement--in March 2023 I was NOT allowed to Re-enter Viet Nam after I left for Cambodia!

 

[vivianhales]

You can easily exchange money anywhere in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City: money exchange in HCMC
Hanoi: money exchange in Hanoi
Da Nang-Hoi An: money exchange in Da Nang-Hoi An

 

[Larsay]

Locals accept US dollars, except in remote mountain villages and small street restaurants in the countryside, so, better change into dong VND : 1$ = 23 400 VND. In large towns, many top restaurants gives you a bill in VND and USD

NO ATM in Halong Bay,