How much do you tip for bar in Vietnam?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or VND 20,000-50,000.

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

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Vietnam?

Not customary. VND 20,000-50,000 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Vietnam?

Not customary. VND 20,000-50,000 per night optional.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Vietnam?

Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 per day for guides, $3-5 for drivers.

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

Expected — 10–15%. 10% or VND 50,000-100,000.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Vietnam?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. VND 10,000-20,000.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Vietnam?

Appreciated — 5–10%. VND 20,000-50,000.

Tipping in Vietnam

How much to tip in Vietnam

Tipping is not traditional but increasingly common in tourist areas.

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Where are you?

Currency

Service

Restaurant in Vietnam

Appreciated5–10%

5-10% at upscale restaurants. Not expected at local eateries.

Cash preferred

Bill amount

₫

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

₫5

Total

₫55

Tipping customs in Vietnam by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Appreciated · 5–10%	5-10% at upscale restaurants. Not expected at local eateries.
Bar	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up or VND 20,000-50,000.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up fare.
Hotel porter	Not customary	VND 20,000-50,000 per bag.
Housekeeping	Not customary	VND 20,000-50,000 per night optional.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–15%	$5-10 per day for guides, $3-5 for drivers.
Spa & massage	Expected · 10–15%	10% or VND 50,000-100,000.
Food delivery	Appreciated · Up to 10%	VND 10,000-20,000.
Hair salon	Appreciated · 5–10%	VND 20,000-50,000.

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

Questions travelers ask

How much do you tip for restaurant in Vietnam?: Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% at upscale restaurants. Not expected at local eateries.
How much do you tip for bar in Vietnam?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or VND 20,000-50,000.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Vietnam?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Vietnam?: Not customary. VND 20,000-50,000 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Vietnam?: Not customary. VND 20,000-50,000 per night optional.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Vietnam?: Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 per day for guides, $3-5 for drivers.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Vietnam?: Expected — 10–15%. 10% or VND 50,000-100,000.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Vietnam?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. VND 10,000-20,000.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Vietnam?: Appreciated — 5–10%. VND 20,000-50,000.

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