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Tipping in Guatemala

How much to tip in
Guatemala

Tipping is appreciated. 10% is standard at restaurants.

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Restaurant in Guatemala

Expected10–15%

10% is standard. Some places include service charge.

Cash preferred

$
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Expected

Restaurant

10% is standard. Some places include service charge.

10–15%
Expected

Bar

10%.

10–15%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up the fare.

Up to 10%
Expected

Hotel porter

5-10 GTQ per bag.

Expected
Expected

Housekeeping

10-20 GTQ per night.

Expected
Expected

Tour guide

50-100 GTQ for day tours.

10–15%
Expected

Spa & massage

10%.

10–15%
Expected

Food delivery

5-10 GTQ.

5–10%
Expected

Hair salon

10%.

10–15%

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

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Guatemala?

Expected — 10–15%. 10% is standard. Some places include service charge.

How much do you tip for bar in Guatemala?

Expected — 10–15%. 10%.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Guatemala?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Guatemala?

Expected — Expected. 5-10 GTQ per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Guatemala?

Expected — Expected. 10-20 GTQ per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Guatemala?

Expected — 10–15%. 50-100 GTQ for day tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Guatemala?

Expected — 10–15%. 10%.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Guatemala?

Expected — 5–10%. 5-10 GTQ.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Guatemala?

Expected — 10–15%. 10%.

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