How much to tip in Laos 🇱🇦

Tipping is uncommon among locals in Laos but increasingly appreciated from travellers, especially for guides.

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🇱🇦Laos · Customary

Enter your bill amount to see a suggested tip.

Split between

Restaurant: Round up or 5 to 10 percent

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: $1 per bag

Tour guide: $5 per day

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

Laos tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Laos?

Tipping is uncommon among locals in Laos but increasingly appreciated from travellers, especially for guides. In restaurants: round up or 5 to 10 percent.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Laos?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: $1 per bag. Tour guides: $5 per day.

Is tipping expected in Laos?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.