Restaurant
10% service charge + 12% GST added. Extra tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Tipping in Maldives
How much to tip in
Maldives
Service charge included but additional tips appreciated for exceptional service.
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Restaurant in Maldives
AppreciatedUp to 10%10% service charge + 12% GST added. Extra tip appreciated.
Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 5%$2.50
Total bill$52.50
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up or 5%.
Up to 10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
$2-5 per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
$5-10 per night at resorts.
ExpectedTour guide
$10-20 for diving/tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
10-15% extra appreciated.
10–15%Food delivery
Small tip appreciated.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10% appreciated.
10–15%Cash is preferred for tips in Maldives. 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 Maldives?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% service charge + 12% GST added. Extra tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for bar in Maldives?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or 5%.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Maldives?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Maldives?
Expected — Expected. $2-5 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Maldives?
Expected — Expected. $5-10 per night at resorts.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Maldives?
Expected — 10–15%. $10-20 for diving/tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Maldives?
Expected — 10–15%. 10-15% extra appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Maldives?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Maldives?
Expected — 10–15%. 10% appreciated.
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