Is it cheaper to rent an apartment or stay in a hotel for a month in Ho Chi Minh City?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Long-term apartments are usually cheaper than hotels, but if a hotel offers a good monthly discount, it can end up cheaper and far less hassle than dealing with apartment hunting and agents.
What the community said
Many travelers end up choosing a hotel on higher floors — quieter and no hassle with apartment hunting or rental agreements.
1 day ago Hotel, upper floors
If a hotel offers a good monthly rate, it can actually work out cheaper than renting an apartment.
1 day ago Monthly hotel rate
On average, apartment rent is cheaper than a hotel stay, though the gap can be small depending on the deal.
1 day ago
Finding an apartment through a real estate agent adds about 20-30% to the rental cost, and not every agent is willing to help with the search.
1 day ago Agent markup 20-30%