Tipping is not a routine requirement. Round up or leave a voluntary extra for excellent service; around 10% can be a generous restaurant gesture, not an obligation.
Not expectedDining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsNot expected
Tipping is not a routine requirement. Round up or leave a voluntary extra for excellent service; around 10% can be a generous restaurant gesture, not an obligation.
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.
Bars & cafésAdvice & exceptionsNot expected
Counter-service tip jars are optional. You can pay the listed drinks price.
Optional cash is welcome for exceptional luggage help.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptionsNot expected
A guide can be thanked with an optional extra for excellent service.
Food deliveryAdvice & exceptionsNot expected
Delivery drivers do not routinely expect a tip; rewarding extra effort is your choice.
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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.
Tipping is voluntary. Cash and cards are widely usable, although small businesses and remote areas can differ.
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.
