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Tipping in Solomon Islands

How much to tip in
Solomon Islands

Tipping is not traditional. Small tips appreciated at tourist establishments.

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Restaurant in Solomon Islands

AppreciatedUp to 10%

Not expected. Round up appreciated.

Cash preferred

$
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 5%$2.50
Total bill$52.50

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

Not expected. Round up appreciated.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Bar

Not expected.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Not expected.

Up to 10%
Not customary

Hotel porter

SBD 10-20 per bag.

Not customary

Housekeeping

SBD 10-20 per night.

Expected

Tour guide

$5-10 for diving/tours.

10–15%
Appreciated

Spa & massage

10% appreciated.

5–10%
Appreciated

Food delivery

Not expected.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

Round up.

Up to 10%

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

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up appreciated.

How much do you tip for bar in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Solomon Islands?

Not customary. SBD 10-20 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Solomon Islands?

Not customary. SBD 10-20 per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Solomon Islands?

Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 for diving/tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Solomon Islands?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

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