tipping in Madagascar

Tipping is not customary in spas in Madagascar, but appreciated. A few dollars or about 10% of the package rate is a suitable tip amount. Most resorts in Madagascar have authentic spa treatments, offering various techniques with wide range of packages to choose from.

While on a Madagascar tour, tipping is not obligatory but is expected for services obtained from people like tour guides. You should tip the guide the equivalent of about 15,000-20,000 Ar ($7-$10) and about 5,000-10,000Ar (about $5) per day for driver.

Most locals in Madagascar don’t tip and if they do they tip quite small amounts. However, tipping is more expected from tourists. If the bell boy was to handle your baggage then you should give him them about 2000Ar per bag. You should tip housekeepers in Hotels 2000Ar per day.

Tipping in restaurants in Madagascar is quiet simple, if a service charge is added to the restaurant bill, tipping is not necessary. If not then, about 10% is reasonable. Usually a local would pay much lesser, but a higher tip is expected from foreigners. This is because most service workers depends majority of their wages on tips. Similar to restaurants, you should aim to tip 10% for bars catered to tourists.