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Tipping in Indonesia

IDRLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not expected in Indonesia. A service charge is often on the bill at hotels and restaurants; round up or leave small cash (IDR) for good service if you wish.

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+No service charge: 10% or hand 5
+000-10
+000 IDR to server. Warungs round up only.
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Indonesia
•Check the bill for service charge
•Round up or leave small cash if you wish
•Hand tip directly to server
Quick tips
In tourist hubs like Bali, 5-10% or 10-21% service charge is common at hotels and restaurants (check the bill)
Keep 5,000-10,000 IDR notes for tips
Optional extra for good service
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage20000-50000 IDR
Hotel Staff5000-20000 IDR
Tour guides30000-100000 IDR
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services10000 IDR
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.