Tipping in Vietnam

Tipping is not part of Vietnamese culture but is increasingly appreciated in tourist areas.

Tipping mandatory

Not expected. Leave small change or 5% at tourist-oriented restaurants.

0-5%

Round up to the nearest 10,000 VND; not expected for Grab.

Round up

Small tip for housekeeping at mid-range and luxury hotels.

20,000-50,000 VND/night

Per person for day tours.

100,000-200,000 VND

Not customary; leave change if you wish.

Not expected

General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Vietnam, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.