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Tipping in Chile

CLPLast reviewed · Apr 2026

In Chile, venues with table service usually suggest a 10% tip on the bill. It is customary in restaurants, but you can accept, reduce, or decline it.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Table-service venues usually suggest 10% on the bill
+You can accept it
+reduce it
Bar
Standard:10%
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Chile
•Check the bill for the suggested 10% propina
•You can accept it, reduce it, or decline it
•If paying by card, confirm the tip amount before the payment is processed
Quick tips
Table-service restaurants usually suggest 10%
Counter service does not usually require a tip
Bars and cafés follow the same rule when staff serve you at the table
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff500-1000 CLP per bag
Tour guides5-10%
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesSmall cash tip
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.