Tipping in Brazil
BRLLast reviewed · Jun 2026
A 10% (taxa de servico) is often already printed on restaurant bills, and adding more is optional. When no charge appears, 10% is the usual thank-you. Pay tips in reais and hand cash to staff when you can.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15-20%
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+10% service charge ("taxa de serviço") is often included
−No extra tip needed if the service charge is already on the bill
−Asking to remove it signals dissatisfaction with the service
Bar
Standard:10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Table service usually follows the same 10% service charge
−No tip expected for counter service
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Brazil
•Check whether the 10% service charge is already on the bill
•Tell the total amount when paying by card
•Use BRL for cash tips
Quick tips
The 10% service charge ("taxa de serviço") is common in restaurants and bars
It is technically optional, but declining it is unusual unless service was poor
Counter service does not follow the same tipping pattern
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff5-10 BRL per bag
Tour guides10%
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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