Restaurant
5-10% at nicer restaurants.
5–10%Tipping in Bolivia
How much to tip in
Bolivia
Tipping is appreciated in tourist areas. Small tips welcomed.
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Restaurant in Bolivia
Appreciated5–10%5-10% at nicer restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up the fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
5-10 BOB per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
5-10 BOB per night.
Tour guide
30-50 BOB for day tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
Small tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10% or round up.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Bolivia. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Bolivia?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% at nicer restaurants.
How much do you tip for bar in Bolivia?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Bolivia?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Bolivia?
Expected — Expected. 5-10 BOB per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Bolivia?
Not customary. 5-10 BOB per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Bolivia?
Expected — 10–15%. 30-50 BOB for day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Bolivia?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Bolivia?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Bolivia?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% or round up.
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