Restaurant bills commonly include about 10% as serviço. No additional tip is expected on top. Taxi and casual café round-ups are optional appreciation.
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Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsUsually included
Restaurant bills commonly include about 10% as serviço. No additional tip is expected on top. Taxi and casual café round-ups are optional appreciation.
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 & exceptionsAbout 10%
Check whether service is already included in the tab.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsNo routine tip
Leaving change is an optional thank-you.
Airport transfersAdvice & exceptionsNo tip required
An ordinary airport-shuttle ride does not require a gratuity.
Luggage help may be thanked personally. Older real-denominated examples are not used as current rates.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsNot common
An optional thank-you is welcome for excellent cleaning.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsOptional
Special arrangements can be thanked with a small gratuity.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptionsUp to 10%
A customary thank-you for a memorable tour in the publisher’s guide.
Spas & massageAdvice & exceptionsOptional
An extra for excellent treatment service is your choice.
Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptionsOptional
There is no obligation to tip for a haircut.
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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.
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.
