Where to buy e-cigarettes in Da Nang, how much do they cost, and is it risky to bring a vape into Vietnam?
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TL;DR
In Da Nang, vapes are reportedly hard to find and expensive at around 550,000 VND, with heated tobacco sticks from about 200,000 VND. Travelers also mention regular cigarettes are much cheaper at roughly 35,000 VND, and bringing a vape into Vietnam may carry border risks with possible fines up to about USD 300.
What the community said
According to travelers, regular tobacco products (cigarettes) can be brought in within an allowed limit — around 20 packs per person — but e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited from being brought in, even for personal use.
1 day ago 20 cigarette packs per person allowed; vapes prohibited
In Da Nang, e-cigarettes are reportedly hard to find and may be sourced through Grab drivers or personal contacts rather than regular shops. A commonly mentioned price is about 550,000 VND per device.
1 day ago Da Nang — 550,000 VND
For heated tobacco products, travelers mention sticks starting at around 200,000 VND, so the consumables are also relatively expensive.
1 day ago Tobacco sticks — from 200,000 VND
Prices are reportedly lower in nearby tourist hubs: around 250,000 VND in Ho Chi Minh City and about 400,000 VND in Hoi An. If your purchase is not urgent, Da Nang may not be the best-value place to buy.
1 day ago Ho Chi Minh City — 250,000 VND; Hoi An — 400,000 VND
Based on traveler feedback, regular cigarettes are easier to buy in Da Nang and much cheaper, at roughly 35,000 VND per pack.
1 day ago Regular cigarettes — 35,000 VND
Travelers describe bringing a vape through the Vietnam border as risky, mentioning possible fines of up to USD 300. Many therefore advise against assuming it will be hassle-free to carry one in.
1 day ago Fine up to USD 300