Dương Đông and An Thới solve different parts of a Phu Quoc itinerary. The useful question is not “Which area always has the best rate?” but “Which published counter fits my route, timing, banknotes and transaction size today?”
Quick answer: choose the area that already fits your route, then compare the current published rate and transaction conditions. A small headline-rate difference may not be worth a long detour.
First-party service details checked: 22 September 2026. This website currently publishes two service counters in Dương Đông and one in An Thới, all using public phone 0788 636 969 and published hours 08:00–22:00 daily.
Published counter options by area
Dương Đông — Nguyễn An Ninh
Published address: Số 12 Nguyễn An Ninh, Kp2 Dương Đông.
This option is most practical when your accommodation, meals, shopping or next stop are already around Dương Đông.
Dương Đông — Trần Hưng Đạo
Published address: Số 124 Trần Hưng Đạo, Kp7 Dương Đông.
This gives Dương Đông travelers a second published counter option without requiring a trip to the south of the island.
An Thới — New An Thới
Published address: Căn AT96 Đại Lộ New An Thới, Tổ 10, Kp6 An Thới.
This is the published service option for travelers whose accommodation or day plan is already around An Thới and southern Phu Quoc.
Use the Contact page for the current public contact route. This article does not invent landmarks or map pins that have not been separately verified.
Choose Dương Đông when it already matches your day
If you are staying, eating, shopping or meeting a tour in Dương Đông, changing area only for a small rate difference can add unnecessary travel time and cost. Two published counter options also give you more route flexibility inside the same area.
Choose An Thới when your route is already in the south
If your accommodation, southern-island activity or next stop is around An Thới, the New An Thới counter can fit the itinerary without a separate trip to Dương Đông. The same rule applies: check the current rate and transaction details before making a special journey.
Transaction size changes the route decision
Small transaction
Convenience can dominate the decision. A slightly different headline rate may produce only a small VND difference while adding transport time or cost.
Larger transaction
For a larger amount, compare the final VND result more carefully and call before traveling. Confirm the currency, approximate amount, banknote denominations and condition, and the counter you intend to visit.
Use the exchange quote comparison guide to compare the final VND amount rather than only the headline rate.
Banknote condition can matter more than area
If your cash includes older, damaged, marked, taped or unusual notes, confirm those banknotes before traveling across the island. A convenient counter is not useful if the exact note needs additional inspection or cannot be processed under the current banknote policy.
Prepare the notes with the Banknote Guide.
Airport arrival is a separate stage
If you have just landed, your first question may be how to obtain enough VND to leave the airport rather than whether Dương Đông or An Thới is the better exchange area. Solve the arrival stage first, then make the town-area decision once you know your accommodation and route.
See Phu Quoc Airport Money Exchange: Airport vs Town.
A route-first decision workflow
- Start with where you are staying or going next.
- Choose Dương Đông or An Thới based on that route.
- Check the current published exchange rate and timestamp.
- Confirm unusual banknotes before traveling.
- For a larger transaction, compare the final VND result and call ahead.
- Use the current Contact page rather than an old map pin or screenshot.
When not to make the trip yet
- The rate page is stale or the timestamp is unclear.
- Your banknote is unusual and acceptance has not been confirmed.
- You have a large amount but have not checked transaction availability.
- The trip would create more transport cost than the likely rate difference.
- You are relying on an old map pin instead of current first-party contact details.
Current first-party verification route
- Homepage — latest published rate overview and timestamp.
- Contact — current public phone, published hours and counter addresses.
- Exchange Policy — transaction and banknote framework.
- Business Information — legal-entity information.
Freshness note: this comparison uses the service details currently published by this website. Addresses, hours, rates and transaction availability can change, so verify time-sensitive details before making a special trip.
