Tipping in Indonesia
IDRLast reviewed · Sep 2026
A service charge is common on tourist restaurant and hotel bills, so extra tipping is optional. Round up Grab, Gojek, and short taxis. In Bali, tip private day drivers about 50000-100000 IDR at the end of the day. That is a tip, not the daily hire rate, which can run several hundred thousand IDR.
Rounding commonQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Check the bill for service charge before tipping extra
+In Bali, 20000-50000 IDR is a common extra tip when no service charge is included
−Local warungs only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Tourist bars may tip more when there is no service charge
−Casual local bars only need small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10000-20000 IDR
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+Longer rides or luggage help may justify more
−Short rides just round up
How to tip in Indonesia
•Use small IDR notes for cash tips
•Tip private day drivers at the end of the day
•Round up Grab, Gojek, and short taxi rides
Quick tips
Bali tips more than most of the country
A service charge is common at restaurants and hotels
Driver tips are separate from the daily hire rate
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage20000-50000 IDR
Hotel Staff5000-10000 IDR per bag
Tour guides50000-150000 IDR per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services10000-20000 IDR
Car Services / UberRound up
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