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TIPPING // ASIAAppreciated but optional

Tipping in Vietnam

Not traditionally expected, but appreciated in tourist areas.

The short answer

Not traditionally expected, but appreciated in tourist areas. Tips are increasingly common on tours; small amounts are welcome.

What to tip, service by service

Restaurants
Round up or 5–10% at nicer restaurants.
Bars & cafés
Round up.
Taxis & rideshare
Round up.
Hotels
A dollar or two for housekeeping.
Tour guides & drivers
$5–10 per day for a private guide.
Good to know

Tips are increasingly common on tours; small amounts are welcome. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.