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Tipping in Brazil

BRLLast reviewed · Mar 2026

Tipping in Brazil is customary, and a 10% service charge ("taxa de serviço") is often included on restaurant bills. Extra tipping is optional.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

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
Other situations
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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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.