Vietnam has become one of the most talked-about golf destinations in Asia - and once you see the numbers, the reason is obvious. World-class courses designed by Nick Faldo, Robert Trent Jones Jr, Greg Norman and Luke Donald sit alongside stunning coastal scenery, five-star resorts and some of the most generous hospitality in the world. All at a fraction of what you would pay in Australia, Scotland or the United States.
But what does a Vietnam golf trip actually cost in 2026? Whether you are planning a self-drive adventure or looking at a fully guided package, this breakdown covers every line item so you can budget with confidence.
Vietnam Green Fees: What to Expect
Green fees in Vietnam vary depending on the course, the season and whether you are booking directly or through a specialist operator. As a general guide:
- Budget courses / local clubs: USD $40 - $60 per round
- Mid-tier resort courses: USD $80 - $120 per round
- Premium championship courses: USD $130 - $180 per round
Courses in the premium bracket include Montgomerie Links in Da Nang, Hoiana Shores (designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr), Ba Na Hills (Luke Donald), Laguna Lang Co (Sir Nick Faldo) and the BRG Greg Norman Course in Da Nang. These are not just "good for Asia" - they rank among the finest resort courses anywhere in the world.
Caddie fees are typically mandatory at Vietnamese courses and run USD $15 - $25 per round. Tipping USD $5 - $10 is standard. Cart hire is usually an additional USD $20 - $30. Factoring caddie and cart into a premium round, you are looking at roughly USD $180 - $240 all in per player, per round.
Accommodation Costs in Vietnam
Vietnam's accommodation landscape ranges from clean and comfortable three-star hotels at USD $40 - $70 per night to genuinely world-class five-star resorts at USD $150 - $300 per night. For a golf-focused trip, most visitors opt for resort-style properties that sit adjacent to or near the courses.
In Da Nang and Hoi An, popular choices include properties along My Khe Beach and An Bang Beach, with nightly rates for four-star options typically sitting around USD $80 - $130. The Montgomerie Links golf clubhouse sits minutes from several excellent beachside hotels, making the logistics straightforward.
In Hanoi, well-located four-star hotels near the Old Quarter run USD $60 - $100 per night, with five-star options around USD $120 - $200. Ha Long Bay overnight cruise accommodation is priced separately and forms its own experience (more on that in our Vietnam North to Coast tour).
Flights: What Australian, NZ, Singapore and Hong Kong Golfers Are Paying
Flight costs vary considerably depending on your departure city and how far in advance you book. Here are realistic 2026 return fare ranges to Da Nang (the most convenient hub for central Vietnam golf):
- From Sydney or Melbourne (Australia): AUD $700 - $1,400 return economy - typically via Singapore, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur with a short connection
- From Auckland (New Zealand): AUD $1,100 - $1,800 return economy
- From Singapore: SGD $200 - $500 return - direct flights, under 3.5 hours
- From Hong Kong: HKD $1,500 - $3,500 return - direct or one-stop options
Hanoi (for the North to Coast itinerary) is similarly priced. Most Australian and New Zealand golfers connect through Singapore, Bangkok or KL with total travel time of 10 - 14 hours door to door.
Transfers, Food and Incidentals
On-the-ground costs in Vietnam are genuinely affordable compared to most Western destinations and even compared to neighbouring Thailand or Bali. A rough daily budget for food (excluding alcohol) sits at USD $20 - $50 depending on whether you are eating at hotel restaurants or local spots. Vietnam is famous for pho, banh mi and fresh seafood - eating extremely well at street level costs next to nothing.
Transfers between cities (for example Da Nang to Hoi An, or Hanoi to Ha Long Bay) are best managed by private air-conditioned vehicle, which typically runs USD $20 - $60 per transfer. Inter-city transfers (Hanoi to Da Nang, for example) are most efficiently handled by domestic flights, which cost USD $40 - $100 each way when booked in advance.
Additional incidentals - tipping, drinks, souvenirs, massage and spa treatments - typically add USD $20 - $40 per day for most travellers.
Total Vietnam Golf Holiday Budget: Real Numbers
Pulling this together into a realistic total cost for a 7-night Vietnam golf holiday (5 rounds at premium courses), departing from Australia:
| Item | Budget Option (AUD) | Premium (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from Sydney | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Accommodation (7 nights) | $700 | $1,800 |
| 5 x green fees (with caddie + cart) | $950 | $1,850 |
| Transfers and transport | $200 | $450 |
| Food and drink | $400 | $700 |
| Total per person | ~$3,250 | ~$6,600 |
The "budget" column reflects mid-tier courses and four-star accommodation; the "premium" column reflects five-star resorts and top championship venues. Neither column accounts for the stress of self-managing bookings in Vietnam - coordinating tee times, transfers, accommodation check-ins and group logistics across multiple cities is a genuinely complex undertaking.
Vietnam Versus Other Golf Destinations: The Value Case
For Australian and New Zealand golfers, the comparison with domestic premium golf is striking. A weekend at a top Australian resort course - think Barnbougle, Cape Wickham or The Dunes - can easily run AUD $500 - $800 for two rounds and one night's accommodation, not including flights. For comparable or longer trips in Scotland, the US or Japan, costs are significantly higher again.
Vietnam delivers equivalent or superior course quality - genuinely world-class design at Laguna Lang Co and Hoiana Shores - at roughly half the all-in cost of comparable UK or US destinations once you account for flights, accommodation and green fees.
The All-In Solution: ASEAN Links Packages
Planning and booking a Vietnam golf trip independently is entirely possible, but most serious golfers find the logistics outweigh the savings. Coordinating green fees at multiple premium courses, airport transfers, hotel check-ins across multiple cities and group dining - while actually being present to enjoy the trip - is a significant overhead.
ASEAN Links packages are guided by PGA of Australia professionals with 20+ years of golf industry experience, and are priced to include accommodation, tee times, transfers and professional on-course guidance. The 2026 lineup includes:
- Hoi An: Links & Lanterns - Aug 9-15, 2026 - 7 days/6 nights - AUD $3,199 per person
- Da Nang: Dragon & Dunes - Aug 16-22, 2026 - 7 days/6 nights - AUD $3,399 per person
- Vietnam: North to Coast - Mar 2-12, 2027 - 10 days/9 nights - AUD $5,499 per person
When you map the ASEAN Links package prices against the do-it-yourself numbers above, the all-in value is compelling. The Hoi An tour at AUD $3,199 per person sits at the low end of what most Australian golfers spend arranging a comparable trip independently - and it includes everything from tee times to transfers, managed by people who know these courses personally.
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