Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Vietnam, but it is increasingly expected — especially in tourist areas.
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Restaurant (simple) | Not expected, rounding up welcome |
| Restaurant (upscale) | 5–10% (often already on the bill) |
| Hotel Cleaning | 20,000–50,000 VND/day |
| Tour Guide (Day Trip) | 100,000–200,000 VND |
| Tour Guide (Multi-day Tour) | 200,000–500,000 VND/day |
| Driver (private) | 100,000–200,000 VND/day |
| Spa/Massage | 50,000–100,000 VND |
| Grab Driver | Not expected, rounding up nice |
| Porter | 20,000–50,000 VND |
