The short answer
Not deeply expected; a 5–10% service charge is often added at hotels and restaurants. In Bali, drivers and guides increasingly expect a modest tip.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- Check for an included service charge; round up otherwise.
- Bars & cafés
- Round up.
- Taxis & rideshare
- Round up.
- Hotels
- 10,000–20,000 rupiah for housekeeping.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 50,000–100,000 rupiah per day for a guide/driver.
Good to know
In Bali, drivers and guides increasingly expect a modest tip. 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.