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Tipping in Palau

How much to tip in
Palau

Tipping is appreciated in tourism. 10-15% is common.

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Restaurant in Palau

Expected10–15%

10-15%.

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

10-15%.

10–15%
Appreciated

Bar

10%.

10–15%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up.

Up to 10%
Expected

Hotel porter

$1-2 per bag.

Expected
Expected

Housekeeping

$2-3 per night.

Expected
Expected

Tour guide

$10-20 for diving/tours.

10–20%
Expected

Spa & massage

15%.

10–15%
Appreciated

Food delivery

$1-2.

5–10%
Expected

Hair salon

10%.

10–15%

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

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Palau?

Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.

How much do you tip for bar in Palau?

Appreciated — 10–15%. 10%.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Palau?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Palau?

Expected — Expected. $1-2 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Palau?

Expected — Expected. $2-3 per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Palau?

Expected — 10–20%. $10-20 for diving/tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Palau?

Expected — 10–15%. 15%.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Palau?

Appreciated — 5–10%. $1-2.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Palau?

Expected — 10–15%. 10%.

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