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- At local eateries and markets, almost no one tips.<\/li>\n
- At restaurants and tours geared toward tourists, more people leave a tip as a gesture of thanks.<\/li>\n
- In areas with heavy tourist traffic, you may be asked for a tip directly.<\/li>\n
- There is no fixed amount \u2014 it’s simply a gesture based on how satisfied you were.<\/li>\n
- For overall trip budgeting, see this guide to Vietnam travel costs<\/a>, and for a city-by-city breakdown of prices, check this cost-of-living guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Should You Tip on Top of the Service Charge at Restaurants?<\/h2>\n
If the bill already includes a service charge, an additional tip isn’t required. At places without one, tipping according to your satisfaction is a polite gesture.<\/p>\n
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- Check whether your bill lists a “service charge” or “Service Charge” line item.<\/li>\n
- If it’s listed, you generally don’t need to tip on top of it.<\/li>\n
- At independently run eateries without such a line item, it’s common to simply let the server keep the change.<\/li>\n
- At upscale restaurants and hotel dining rooms, it’s worth getting into the habit of checking the bill.<\/li>\n
- Looking for popular spots in Ho Chi Minh City? See this restaurant guide<\/a>, or for Hanoi, this one<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- If you want to explore Michelin-listed restaurants, this Michelin guide<\/a> and this one-star Michelin guide<\/a> are useful.<\/li>\n
- Looking for vegetarian or halal-friendly restaurants? See this guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What’s the Going Rate for Spas and Massage?<\/h2>\n
Tipping is relatively well established at spas and massage parlors. There’s no set amount \u2014 it’s based on how satisfied you were with the service.<\/p>\n
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- It’s common to hand the tip directly to your therapist after the treatment.<\/li>\n
- At spas inside upscale hotels, the bill may include a dedicated tip line.<\/li>\n
- There’s no fixed amount; base it on the treatment and your satisfaction.<\/li>\n
- If you don’t have cash on hand, it’s worth asking the front desk whether they can help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What About Hotels, Ride-Hailing, and Porters?<\/h2>\n
At hotels and with ride-hailing services, tipping isn’t required. It’s most common when a porter helps carry your luggage.<\/p>\n
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- Many guests hand hotel porters a small amount depending on how much luggage they carried.<\/li>\n
- Tipping ride-hailing drivers isn’t common practice.<\/li>\n
- Some apps include a feature letting you add a gratuity for the driver within the app.<\/li>\n
- Whether this feature is available depends on the app version and region, so it’s worth checking before you ride.<\/li>\n
- For details on getting around Vietnam and the apps available, see this transportation guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Which Banknotes Should You Use to Tip?<\/h2>\n
Tips should be given in small-denomination notes rather than large bills. The Vietnamese dong circulates in several denominations.<\/p>\n
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- Vietnamese dong banknotes range from 1,000\u20ab up to 500,000\u20ab.<\/li>\n
- The most widely circulated denominations are 1,000\u20ab, 2,000\u20ab, 5,000\u20ab, 10,000\u20ab, 20,000\u20ab, 50,000\u20ab, 100,000\u20ab, 200,000\u20ab, and 500,000\u20ab \u2014 nine in total.<\/li>\n
- For tipping purposes, it’s handy to keep a few small notes in the 1,000\u20ab\u201350,000\u20ab range on you.<\/li>\n
- When exchanging currency, specifically request small bills so you’re never caught without tipping money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Should You Do When Paying by Card?<\/h2>\n
At places where card payment is the norm, tipping culture itself hasn’t really taken hold. There’s no need to force yourself to carry cash just in case.<\/p>\n
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- Few card terminals in Vietnam currently support tip entry.<\/li>\n
- Some ride-hailing apps let you add a gratuity for the driver at checkout.<\/li>\n
- Whether this feature exists depends on the app and its version, so it’s worth checking each time.<\/li>\n
- If you really want to tip, keeping a small amount of cash on hand makes it easier.<\/li>\n
- For useful Vietnamese phrases at checkout, see this restaurant phrasebook<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What If a Tip Is Refused or You’re Overcharged?<\/h2>\n
If your tip is refused, there’s no need to insist. On the other hand, if you’re charged an unfair markup, check the bill and speak up.<\/p>\n
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- If a tip is refused, it’s natural to simply go along with local custom and let it go.<\/li>\n
- If a service charge is already on the bill but you’re charged an additional fee, ask for clarification.<\/li>\n
- If you’re worried about the language barrier, learning a few simple phrases can help you communicate.<\/li>\n
- This situation typically doesn’t arise at street stalls or local eateries, where the concept of tipping doesn’t really exist.<\/li>\n
- For payment etiquette at street food stalls, see this street food guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Quick Reference: Tipping by Situation<\/h3>\n
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- If you want to explore Michelin-listed restaurants, this Michelin guide<\/a> and this one-star Michelin guide<\/a> are useful.<\/li>\n