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.

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Tipping in other countries

Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.

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