Restaurant
Not expected at hotels (part of package).
Up to 10%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 · 5%$2.50
Total bill$52.50
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Not expected.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Not expected.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
Not expected (package tour).
Housekeeping
Not expected.
Tour guide
$10-15 USD per day for guide, $7-10 for driver.
10–15%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
Not common.
Up to 10%Hair salon
Round up.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Bhutan. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
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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