Step 1 · Get onlineAiraloTraveler check pending
Open Airalo Set up data before you need a ride, ticket, map, or verification code.
Open the esim & connectivity channel for the local options and caveats.
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Field file / HANOI
Asia / Vietnam
Hanoi
01 / Full local toolkit
Every useful channel.
Traveler-compatibility checks for this destination are still pending. Local notes are useful, but phone, payment and signup eligibility are not yet sourced per service.
Ride-hailing
3 toolsFood delivery
2 tools01
GrabFoodLocal default
Groceries
2 tools01
GrabMartLocal default
02
Shopee Mart
Public transport
2 toolsBuses + new Cat Linh metro line; Grab is default for tourists.
01
BusMap HanoiLocal default
Payments
2 toolsCash is king; cards at larger hotels/malls only.
01
Cash — VNDLocal default
02
MoMo
Local wallet.
eSIM & connectivity
2 tools02
Viettel eSIM
Messaging
2 tools01
ZaloLocal default
02
WhatsApp
Shopping
2 tools02
Lazada
Emergency
2 tools01
113 — Police
02
115 — Ambulance
11 / First 60 minutes
Leave the airport ready.
Six concrete setup decisions for Hanoi. No fake personalization—just the local default, the local caveat, and what to do before day one gets expensive.
Arrival sequenceConnectivity → airport exit → transit → map → money → contact
Mark only what you have actually set up. Progress stays in this browser.
Ready for arrival0 / 6 complete
Step 2 · Price the airport rideGrabTraveler check pending
Open Grab Know the local default before accepting a taxi quote or opening a global app.
Open the ride-hailing channel for the local options and caveats.
Step 3 · Check the public routeBusMap HanoiTraveler check pending
Read local details Compare the official airport-to-city option before paying for a car.
Buses + new Cat Linh metro line; Grab is default for tourists.
Step 4 · Load the right mapGoogle MapsTraveler check pending
Open Google Maps Open the map that works best locally and save your hotel or first stop.
Open the navigation channel for the local options and caveats.
Step 5 · Know how to payCash — VNDTraveler check pending
Read local details Check the local card, cash, and wallet reality before your first purchase.
Cash is king; cards at larger hotels/malls only.
Step 6 · Reach people locallyZaloTraveler check pending
Read local details Use the service locals answer—and note any calling or registration restriction.
Open the messaging channel for the local options and caveats.
This is an arrival checklist, not an app ranking. Open the full local toolkit below for alternatives, coverage limits, and services you may need later.
12 / Money on arrival
Know what you're paying.
Local tender, realistic foreign-currency acceptance, and a daily USD reference before a terminal or exchange desk chooses the rate for you.
Vietnamese đồng
₫USD reference rateLoading daily rate
Check rate before payingUnavailable
Reference only. Your bank, card network, ATM, or exchange counter may add fees or use a different rate.
PrimaryVND
The normal currency for prices and payment.
LimitedUSD
Some tourism businesses quote it; daily spending should be in đồng.
Cash remains important for street food, markets, small shops, and local transport. Cards are strongest at hotels and larger businesses.
Country payment guidance reviewed Jul 21, 2026