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Tipping in Indonesia

How much to tip in
Indonesia

Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Common in tourist areas.

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Restaurant in Indonesia

Appreciated5–10%

5-10% if no service charge. Many places include 10%.

Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill

Rp
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%IDR 5
Total billIDR 55

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

5-10% if no service charge. Many places include 10%.

5–10%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up.

5–10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up to nearest 5000 IDR.

Up to 10%
Expected

Hotel porter

10000-20000 IDR per bag.

Expected
Expected

Housekeeping

20000-50000 IDR per night.

Expected
Expected

Tour guide

50000-100000 IDR for day tours.

10–15%
Expected

Spa & massage

10-15% for spa and massage.

10–15%
Appreciated

Food delivery

5000-10000 IDR.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

10000-20000 IDR.

5–10%

Cash is preferred for tips in Indonesia. Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Indonesia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% if no service charge. Many places include 10%.

How much do you tip for bar in Indonesia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.

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

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up to nearest 5000 IDR.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Indonesia?

Expected — Expected. 10000-20000 IDR per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Indonesia?

Expected — Expected. 20000-50000 IDR per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Indonesia?

Expected — 10–15%. 50000-100000 IDR for day tours.

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

Expected — 10–15%. 10-15% for spa and massage.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Indonesia?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. 5000-10000 IDR.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Indonesia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10000-20000 IDR.

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