Tipping in Solomon Islands
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Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
Tipping is not customary or expected in the Solomon Islands. Travel guides ask visitors to honour the local no-tip custom. A small SBD thank-you for standout service is optional, never required.
Tipping not expectedQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:Round up
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+Local custom asks visitors not to tip in restaurants and shops
+A round-up at a Honiara hotel restaurant is a personal thank-you only
−No percentage tip is expected for ordinary meals
Bar
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Bars follow the same no-tip custom as restaurants
−Leave small change only when service stands out
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Agree the fare before the ride in Honiara, Gizo, or Auki
−No percentage tip is expected for ordinary rides
How to tip in Solomon Islands
•Pay the posted bill without adding a percentage tip
•Use SBD cash if you choose a small personal thank-you
•Carry cash outside major Honiara hotels that take cards
Quick tips
There is no tipping — visitors are asked to honour the local custom
Cash economy; cards work mainly at major hotels
Some hotels keep a shared tip box for staff, paid out at Christmas
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DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberNot expected
Spa & MassageNot expected
Hotel StaffNot expected
Tour guidesNot expected
Valet ParkingNot expected
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Solomon Islands
Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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