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 food delivery in Chile?

Expected — 5–10%. 500-1000 CLP.

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

Bill amount

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

CLP 5

Total

CLP 55

Tipping customs in Chile by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Expected · 10–15%	10% is standard. Usually added to bill as 'propina sugerida'.
Bar	Expected · 10–15%	10% or round up.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up the fare.
Hotel porter	Expected · Expected	500-1000 CLP per bag.
Housekeeping	Expected · Expected	500-1000 CLP per night.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–15%	$5-10 USD for day tours.
Spa & massage	Expected · 10–15%	10-15%.
Food delivery	Expected · 5–10%	500-1000 CLP.
Hair salon	Expected · 10–15%	10%.

Cash is preferred for tips in Chile. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

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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