Tipping · 🇵🇫
Tipping in French Polynesia
Tipping is not customary. No tipping. It is included and not part of the culture.
At restaurants
What is customary: Tipping is not customary
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about XPF2,000 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Not expected. Lagoon-tour crews are tipped at the end if you want to.
The money
French Polynesia uses the CFP Franc (XPF). Today 1 USD is 102.92 XPF.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.