The short answer
Not expected — staff are paid a proper minimum wage — but welcome for great service. Tipping is genuinely optional here; no one will chase you for it.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- Round up or 10% for excellent service; never obligatory.
- Bars & cafés
- Not expected.
- Taxis & rideshare
- Round up.
- Hotels
- Not expected.
- Tour guides & drivers
- Optional; round up for a great guide.
Good to know
Tipping is genuinely optional here; no one will chase you for it. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.