The short answer
Not traditionally expected, but appreciated in tourist areas. Tips are increasingly common on tours; small amounts are welcome.
What to tip, service by service
- Restaurants
- Round up or 5–10% at nicer restaurants.
- Bars & cafés
- Round up.
- Taxis & rideshare
- Round up.
- Hotels
- A dollar or two for housekeeping.
- Tour guides & drivers
- $5–10 per day for a private guide.
Good to know
Tips are increasingly common on tours; small amounts are welcome. 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.