Where to buy a tourist SIM card in Nha Trang and which carrier is best?
Based on 3 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Tourist SIM cards are available at the airport and carrier stores throughout the city. Viettel and Mobifone are the most recommended carriers for tourists.
What the community said
The three main carriers to consider are Viettel, Mobifone, and Vinaphone. Viettel has the widest national coverage, Mobifone performs well in cities and tourist areas, and Vinaphone is the third most popular option.
1 day ago Viettel / Mobifone / Vinaphone
A tourist SIM card can be purchased using a copy of your passport — this is standard practice in Vietnam. The seller will photograph your document during registration.
2 days ago Passport required
The easiest option is to buy a SIM card right at Cam Ranh Airport upon arrival — all major carriers have counters there, saving you the hassle of finding a store in the city.
3 days ago Cam Ranh Airport (CXR)
In Nha Trang itself, carrier stores are spread throughout the city, especially on central streets. SIM cards are also sold at small phone shops and street vendors, but official stores are more reliable.
6 days ago Nha Trang city center
For navigation in Nha Trang and Vietnam, Google Maps works reliably with local SIM cards. Maps.me is also popular for offline map use.
6 days ago Google Maps / Maps.me