The short answer
Tipping is expected everywhere and is a core part of workers' pay. Servers are often paid below minimum wage and rely on tips — under-tipping reads as a complaint.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- 18–22% at sit-down restaurants; 15% is the floor for adequate service.
- Bars & cafés
- $1–2 per drink, or 18–20% on a tab.
- Taxis & rideshare
- 15% of the fare, or round up generously.
- Hotels
- $2–5 per night for housekeeping; $1–2 per bag for the porter.
- Tour guides & drivers
- 15–20% for tour guides and drivers.
Good to know
Servers are often paid below minimum wage and rely on tips — under-tipping reads as a complaint. 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.