Dalat travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dalat

With a population of 197,000, Dalat is the largest city in Lam Dong, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dalat deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dalat

Dalat in May
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalat in May
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalat in May, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dalat, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Dalat

Plane

When flying to Dalat, you’ll arrive at Dalat Lien Khuong Intl (DLI), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalat from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 32h 55m.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Dalat. The most popular bus station is Dalat Bến xe Liên, located 2.0 km from downtown Dalat. Dalat 3S Limo - Da Lat is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Dalat, you’ll arrive at Dalat Lien Khuong Intl (DLI), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalat from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 32h 55m.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Dalat. The most popular bus station is Dalat Bến xe Liên, located 2.0 km from downtown Dalat. Dalat 3S Limo - Da Lat is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Dalat

Delta
Good (4,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (484 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (268 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (103 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (151 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (149 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (9 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (15 reviews)
Jeju Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (3 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dalat

Average rates range from around $23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $62 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tulip Hotel 2 and Tulip Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dalat, with prices from $7 to $114 per night. Phuong 4 is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dalat are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dalat

Most booked hotels in Dalat

Hana Dalat Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 450 reviews)
$26+
Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 780 reviews)
$83+
Mercure Dalat Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 504 reviews)
$123+
Terracotta Hotel & Resort Dalat
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1347 reviews)
$51+

Renting a car in Dalat

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Dalat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Dalat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.