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Tipping in Bhutan

BTNLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not expected at restaurants; 10% service charge is usually included. Guides and drivers are customarily tipped.

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10% on bill
Bar
Standard:10% on bill
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Bhutan
•Check the bill (10% service charge included at hotels and restaurants)
•Tip guide and driver on last afternoon in USD or BTN
•Trekking crew: hand at endpoint in envelopes
Quick tips
10% service charge on restaurant and hotel bills (no extra tip expected)
Guide USD 10-15 per day group total
driver USD 5-10
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff10% on bill
Tour guides10-15 USD per day group
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / Uber5-10 USD per day group

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Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.