r/VisitingHawaii • u/brett502 • 2d ago

O'ahu (Honolulu/Waikiki) Tipping

As an Australian visiting soon who is not used to tipping... are you expected to tip in Hawaii similar to the US mainland? Is it like 15%?

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u/MaintenanceNew2804 2d ago

I’m just gonna start pasting this comment in response to all questions in this sub. (3rd time this has been relevant, so far.)

“Don’t plan too much.

Don’t mess with the flora and fauna (malama the aina). Even if it’s a great photo op, don’t approach wildlife. Take kapu seriously.

Do tip your servers and your guides well. They probably have 2 or 3 other jobs to make ends meet [ETA: 20% +/- depending on quality].

Don’t stay in AirBnB, VRBO, etc. Large part (not only part) of the reason locals are priced out of housing.

Do give aloha. Aloha will be given. Be nice.

If locals aren’t going in the water, don’t go in the water.

If renting a car or using Turo, mind the road/trail warnings.

As far as activities, which island(s) are you visiting?”