Private drivers · Vietnam
Do you tip a private driver in Vietnam?
Short answer
100,000–200,000₫ per day
100,000–200,000₫ for a full day.
CommonCash preferred
A private car and driver for the day is tipped 100,000–200,000₫ at the end. A single airport transfer gets 50,000₫ or nothing if pre-paid through a hotel.
Travelling in Vietnam?
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Common questions
- How much should you tip private drivers in Vietnam?
- 100,000–200,000₫ per day. 100,000–200,000₫ for a full day.
- Can you tip by card in Vietnam?
- Card tipping is not really a thing in Vietnam. Tip in cash, in dong rather than dollars.
More on tipping in Vietnam
Tipping private drivers elsewhere
Full tipping guide for Vietnam
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “Vietnam travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Asia” (consulted 2026-09-04)