Dalat, Vietnam 🇻🇳

Nomad Score: 68%

🏙️ City	Dalat is a popular tourist destination in the central highlands of Vietnam, known for its cool climate and beautiful landscapes.
👥 Population	Approx. 200,000
💻 Internet Speed	Average download speed of 25 Mbps
💸 Currency & Banking	1 USD ≈ 23,500 VND. Local banks include Vietcombank and BIDV, widely accepting debit and credit cards.
🚰 Tap Water	Not drinkable. It's recommended to drink bottled or filtered water.
🔌 Power	220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and Type F sockets
📶 SIM Card	Popular providers are Viettel, MobiFone, and Vinaphone, offering 4G services.
💳 Banking for Expats	Revolut and TransferWise (Wise) are widely accepted for international transactions.
🛌 Accommodation	Options include guesthouses, hotels, and serviced apartments via platforms like Airbnb and booking.com.
💳 Cashless Friendly	Yes, cards accepted in most restaurants and shops.
🏠 Short Term Rentals	Airbnb and local guesthouses offer various short-term rental options.
🛏️ Budget Accommodation	Backpacker hostels like Dalat Backpackers Hostel offer affordable stays starting around $6 per night.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists	The city center, near the Dalat Market and Xuan Huong Lake, is the best area for tourist attractions.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads	The area around Tran Phu street, which is close to cafes and coworking spaces.

🏢 Best Coworking Space	The Circle Coworking Space offers great amenities and a community vibe.
☕ Best Cafe for Work	An Cafe and Windmills Coffee are popular for remote work with good wifi.
💼 Networking Events	Monthly Meetups in coworking spaces and Facebook groups for expats to connect.
🥂 Social Events for Expats	Dalat Expats Group hosts regular social events and community activities.

🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App	Grab is the most reliable ride-hailing app in Dalat.
🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental	Many shops rent out scooters for about $5 a day, such as Dalat Motorbikes.
🏖️ Best Beach Nearby	The closest beach is around 150 km away at Vung Tau, which takes about 3 hours by car.
✈️ Top Regional Airline	Vasco Airlines operates flights from Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City.
✈️ Top International Airline	Vietnam Airlines and VietJet provide international connections to major cities.
🛣️ Highway Access	Connected via National Road 20 leading to Ho Chi Minh City.
🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub	Dalat does not have a train station; buses are the main form of intercity transport.
🚍 Public Transport Passes	No specific public transport passes available; buses are inexpensive.