Tipping is discretionary. A small extra or 5–10% can reward good restaurant service, but many venues already include a service charge. Drivers and other service workers may appreciate a modest tip.
5–10% optionalDining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Indonesia tipping cheat sheet
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptions5–10% optional
Tipping is discretionary. A small extra or 5–10% can reward good restaurant service, but many venues already include a service charge. Drivers and other service workers may appreciate a modest tip.
Before paying: Check for an included service charge or gratuity. If adding a card tip, confirm the total before completing payment; with cash, make clear what is a tip and what change you need.
The same source explicitly includes airport-to-hotel taxi rides in this range.
Hotels & resortsAdvice & exceptionsCheck service charge
Hotel bills often include service. An additional thank-you is discretionary.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptionsCheck hotel service charge
No additional tip is required when hotel service is included; a personal thank-you is optional.
When & how: Give any extra directly to the staff member.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsCheck hotel service charge
Routine service may already be covered; an extra for excellent cleaning is voluntary.
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Arriving & getting around
Keep a prepaid airport transfer separate from a metered taxi or a full-day driver. For tour budgets, check the unit and whether guide and driver tips are separate.
The operator advises giving each recipient their own gratuity, using separate envelopes if helpful.
If you choose to give a personal cash tip, use a currency the recipient can spend and make its purpose clear. Card payment for the bill does not guarantee a card-tip facility. Check the final total before approving it.
For a prepaid tour or resort stay, read the gratuity inclusions. A service fee, a staff tip pool and an individual guide tip may cover different people.
