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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.

Cash or card?

Card tipping is not really a thing in Vietnam. Tip in cash, in dong rather than dollars.

Common questions

Do you tip a private driver in Vietnam?
100,000–200,000₫ for a full day. 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.
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.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Vietnam and have not yet been checked against cited sources.