Restaurant
10% is standard. Usually added to bill as 'propina sugerida'.
10–15%Tipping in Chile
How much to tip in
Chile
10% tip (propina) is standard at restaurants. Tipping culture similar to US.
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Restaurant in Chile
Expected10–15%10% is standard. Usually added to bill as 'propina sugerida'.
Cash preferred
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%CLP 5
Total billCLP 55
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
10% or round up.
10–15%Taxi & rideshare
Round up the fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
500-1000 CLP per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
500-1000 CLP per night.
ExpectedTour guide
$5-10 USD for day tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
10-15%.
10–15%Food delivery
500-1000 CLP.
5–10%Hair salon
10%.
10–15%Cash is preferred for tips in Chile. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Chile?
Expected — 10–15%. 10% is standard. Usually added to bill as 'propina sugerida'.
How much do you tip for bar in Chile?
Expected — 10–15%. 10% or round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Chile?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Chile?
Expected — Expected. 500-1000 CLP per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Chile?
Expected — Expected. 500-1000 CLP per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Chile?
Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 USD for day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Chile?
Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Chile?
Expected — 5–10%. 500-1000 CLP.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Chile?
Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
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