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.

Tipping in Indonesia

How much to tip in Indonesia

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

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Where are you?

Currency

Service

Restaurant in Indonesia

Appreciated5–10%

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

Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill

Bill amount

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

IDR 5

Total

IDR 55

Tipping customs in Indonesia by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Appreciated · 5–10%	5-10% if no service charge. Many places include 10%.
Bar	Appreciated · 5–10%	Round up.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Round up to nearest 5000 IDR.
Hotel porter	Expected · Expected	10000-20000 IDR per bag.
Housekeeping	Expected · Expected	20000-50000 IDR per night.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–15%	50000-100000 IDR for day tours.
Spa & massage	Expected · 10–15%	10-15% for spa and massage.
Food delivery	Appreciated · Up to 10%	5000-10000 IDR.
Hair salon	Appreciated · 5–10%	10000-20000 IDR.

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

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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