Skip to content

Tipping in Cabo Verde

How much to tip in
Cabo Verde

Tipping is appreciated, especially in tourist areas.

Free · No account · Last updated

Restaurant in Cabo Verde

Expected5–10%

5-10% is appreciated.

Cash preferred

$
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Expected

Restaurant

5-10% is appreciated.

5–10%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up.

5–10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up the fare.

Up to 10%
Expected

Hotel porter

100-200 CVE per bag.

Expected
Expected

Housekeeping

100-200 CVE per night.

Expected
Expected

Tour guide

€5-10 for day tours.

10–15%
Expected

Spa & massage

10% is standard.

10–15%
Appreciated

Food delivery

Small tip appreciated.

Up to 10%
Expected

Hair salon

10% or round up.

5–10%

Cash is preferred for tips in Cabo Verde. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Cabo Verde?

Expected — 5–10%. 5-10% is appreciated.

How much do you tip for bar in Cabo Verde?

Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Cabo Verde?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Cabo Verde?

Expected — Expected. 100-200 CVE per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Cabo Verde?

Expected — Expected. 100-200 CVE per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Cabo Verde?

Expected — 10–15%. €5-10 for day tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Cabo Verde?

Expected — 10–15%. 10% is standard.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Cabo Verde?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Cabo Verde?

Expected — 5–10%. 10% or round up.

Planning the trip too?

Ask Nowah
to do the rest.

Live flight options, plans, documents and practical tools — connected in one conversation.

Try Nowah
Nowah travel tools and eSIM app preview