Is Hoi An open to visitors, and is it worth doing a day trip from Da Nang? Typical one-day cost

Several travelers confirm a day trip to Hoi An is enough: arrive around midday or afternoon (e.g. 16:00–18:30), see the town and evening lantern show, then taxi back to Da Nang the same night — no overnight stay needed. Some combine it with a stop at the Coconut Village (Cam Thanh) for a round basket boat ride before heading into Hoi An.

If you're unsure whether Da Nang is worth visiting for nearby trips, Hoi An is usually the main reason people go: the Old Town is about 30 km away and the ride takes around 45–60 minutes. One day is usually enough, especially if you arrive in the late afternoon when the lanterns come on.

For a one-day budget, a Grab or taxi from Da Nang to Hoi An is usually about 300000–450000 VND one way per car, a shuttle is around 120000–180000 VND per person, and scooter rental often costs 120000–180000 VND per day plus fuel.

People usually ask whether Hoi An is closed because of weather or temporary restrictions, but on normal days the town is open to visitors. For the Ancient Town, travelers often buy a ticket for about 120000 VND, and many add an evening river boat ride, usually around 150000–200000 VND per small boat.