Where to buy local rum in Nha Trang — duty-free at Cam Ranh airport vs city shops?
Based on 1 discussion with 8 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 8 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Local rum is cheaper in Nha Trang city than at Cam Ranh airport duty-free. In the city, try Sapphire mall; at the airport, a shop near gates 4–5 sells rum for around 150,000 VND.
At Cam Ranh airport, a small shop near gates 4–5 sells local rum for around 150,000 VND. There's also a shop on the upper level where it goes for about $8.
Local rum at Cam Ranh airport duty-free is noticeably more expensive than in Nha Trang city shops. Better to buy it in town before heading to the airport.
Sapphire shopping mall in Nha Trang stocks local rum and is a popular spot for travelers buying bottles to take home.
Rhum Chauvet is a popular local rum among tourists visiting Nha Trang — well-regarded and worth buying in quantity since it goes fast.
Not all supermarkets in Nha Trang carry local rum — it may be out of stock in regular stores. Head to a dedicated liquor section in a mall rather than a standard supermarket.
Cam Ranh airport duty-free does carry alcohol including local rum, but prices are higher than in the city. Stock up in Nha Trang before your flight for better value.