How much do you tip in Hawaii?

It's especially important to tip in Hawaii because the cost of living is really high. How much should you tip in Hawaii? The standard tipping amount for adequate service is 15% and you can tip 20-25% for outstanding service. It can come across as insulting to tip less than 15% for service.



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For instance, 20–25% tips are the norm in restaurants. Many workers in Hawaii are paid less than minimum wage with tips factored into their regular pay similar to the US mainland. It can be considered rude to fail to tip or under tip your host or hostess.

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Typically, the gratuity rate for guides should be around 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost.

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Top 10 strange laws in Hawaii:
  • On Kauai, it is illegal for buildings to be taller than a palm tree or the equivalent to four stories.
  • When in a state park, you are not allowed to annoy the birds.
  • Billboards were outlawed in the 1920s.
  • Coins are not allowed to be placed in one's ears.


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In a survey done by US Foods, delivery drivers and customers agree that $4 is a reasonable tip for those delivering food.

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According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel. For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more.

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We suggest a light jacket and comfortable shoes with casual Aloha attire, i.e. a casual Aloha shirt and jeans or shorts.

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Some experts recommend that you bring a total of $150 to $200 USD for tips for a 1-week stay. This equates to around $20 to $25 USD per day for all staff members who might help you throughout the day.

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For a one-week stay at an all-inclusive resort, a couple should budget to spend about $150 US (or the local currency equivalent) total in tips. This means that you should bring about $20 in small bills with you to spend on tips throughout the day.

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  • For a tour that only lasts a few hours, tip your guide 10 percent to 20 percent the cost of the tour. ...
  • For a multi-day tour, you should tip your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.
  • If there was a driver in addition to a guide, tip them $1 to $5 per day.


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For drivers spending the majority of the day with you, as is the case with a limo or moving between airports, hotels, and events, 10 to 15 percent of the total bill is custom. You may find drivers go above and beyond and provide extra service to ensure safety or comfort.

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