Tipping in Burkina Faso
How much to tip in Burkina Faso
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Small tips welcomed.
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Restaurant in Burkina Faso
Appreciated5–10%5-10% appreciated at nicer places.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (10%)
$5.00
Total
$55.00
Tipping customs in Burkina Faso by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · 5–10% | 5-10% appreciated at nicer places. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up the fare. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | 500-1000 XOF per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | 500-1000 XOF per night. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | $5-10 USD for day tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10% appreciated. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Small tip appreciated. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Burkina Faso. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% appreciated at nicer places.
- How much do you tip for bar in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Burkina Faso?
- Not customary. 500-1000 XOF per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Burkina Faso?
- Not customary. 500-1000 XOF per night.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Burkina Faso?
- Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 USD for day tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Burkina Faso?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.
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