Tipping in Indonesia
IDR
Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
A service charge is common on tourist restaurant and hotel bills, so extra tipping is optional. Round up Grab, Gojek, and short taxis. Tip private day drivers about 50000-100000 IDR at the end of the day. That is a tip, not the daily hire rate.
Rounding commonQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Check the bill for service charge or ++ before tipping extra
+In Bali, 20000-50000 IDR is a common cash tip when no service charge appears
−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
•Look for service charge or ++ on the bill before tipping again
•Tip private day drivers 50000-100000 IDR at day's end (tip is not the hire fee)
•Round up Grab, Gojek, and short taxi rides
Quick tips
Bali tips more than most of the country
Look for ++ or service charge on tourist bills before tipping again
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 per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Indonesia
Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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