A restaurant tip around 10% is familiar, usually paid in cash. A cover charge is separate from a tip. At informal cafés and bars, small change or rounding up may be sufficient.
About 10%Dining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsAbout 10%
A restaurant tip around 10% is familiar, usually paid in cash. A cover charge is separate from a tip. At informal cafés and bars, small change or rounding up may be sufficient.
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 & exceptionsOptional
No obligatory counter-service tip; an extra can thank attentive service.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsNo routine tip
A small round-up is optional for good service.
Airport transfersAdvice & exceptionsNo tip required
For an ordinary airport shuttle.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptionsAppreciated; no fixed rate
Luggage help can be thanked personally; the source’s old peso figures are unsuitable as current amounts.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsAppreciated; no fixed rate
A voluntary cash thank-you is welcome; old nominal peso amounts are omitted.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsOptional
A special reservation or helpful recommendation can merit a thank-you.
Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptionsOptional
No compulsory percentage; reward a result you like if you wish.
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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.
Use local currency for tips. No old peso cash amount is supplied because purchasing power changes.
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.
