Tipping in Guyana
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Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
Tipping is not mandatory in Guyana, but a 10% tip is appreciated for good restaurant service. Check the bill first, because some hotel restaurants add a service charge. Tip guides and lodge staff in Guyanese dollars.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Check the bill for a service charge before tipping again
+Sit-down spots in Georgetown, the capital, expect 10% when no service charge appears
−Street food and snack shops need only a small round-up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Leave small GYD change or round up the tab
−A full percentage is not expected at casual bars
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Agree the fare before the ride
−Ordinary hops need only a round-up
How to tip in Guyana
•Leave 10% in GYD when restaurant service is not already on the bill
•Carry Guyanese dollars for tips outside Georgetown card lanes
•Tip interior guides at the end of the day — tip is not a hire fee
Quick tips
Tipping is not mandatory, but 10% is appreciated for good restaurant service
VAT is 14% and is separate from any tip you leave
Interior lodges and river trips are cash-first — withdraw in Georgetown before you go
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff500-1000 GYD per bag
Tour guides2000-5000 GYD per day
Valet ParkingNot expected
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up
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Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
