The short answer
Very similar to the US: tipping is expected and built into service pay. Card machines often prompt a tip percentage — 15% is the usual starting option.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- 15–20% at restaurants.
- Bars & cafés
- $1–2 per drink or 15%.
- Taxis & rideshare
- 10–15% of the fare.
- Hotels
- $2–5 per night housekeeping; $1–2 per bag.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 10–20% for guides.
Good to know
Card machines often prompt a tip percentage — 15% is the usual starting option. 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.