Restaurant
5-10% at resort restaurants.
5–10%Tipping in Vanuatu
How much to tip in
Vanuatu
Tipping is not traditional but small tips appreciated at resorts.
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Restaurant in Vanuatu
Appreciated5–10%5-10% at resort restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
VUV 100-200 per bag.
Housekeeping
VUV 200-500 per night optional.
Tour guide
VUV 1,000-2,000 per day.
10–15%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
Small tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10%.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Vanuatu. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% at resort restaurants.
How much do you tip for bar in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Vanuatu?
Not customary. VUV 100-200 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Vanuatu?
Not customary. VUV 200-500 per night optional.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Vanuatu?
Expected — 10–15%. VUV 1,000-2,000 per day.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Vanuatu?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10%.
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