Tipping in Bhutan
How much to tip in Bhutan
Tipping is appreciated for guides and drivers. Not expected elsewhere.
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Restaurant in Bhutan
AppreciatedUp to 10%Not expected at hotels (part of package).
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (5%)
$2.50
Total
$52.50
Tipping customs in Bhutan by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected at hotels (part of package). |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | Not expected (package tour). |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | $10-15 USD per day for guide, $7-10 for driver. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10% appreciated. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not common. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Bhutan. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected at hotels (part of package).
- How much do you tip for bar in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Bhutan?
- Not customary. Not expected (package tour).
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Bhutan?
- Not customary. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Bhutan?
- Expected — 10–15%. $10-15 USD per day for guide, $7-10 for driver.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not common.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Bhutan?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.
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