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Tipping in Paraguay

PYGLast reviewed · Mar 2026

Tipping is customary in Paraguay. In restaurants, 10-15% is common, while other tips are smaller and discretionary.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10-15%
Exceptional:15-20%
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+Check for "propina no incluida" on the bill
+Small eateries may get a few hundred guarani
−Do not add another large tip if service was already included
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Round up
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+Loose change for good service
−No tip expected in most bars
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1000-2000 PYG
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+Drivers do not expect a formal tip
−Rounding up is enough in most cases
How to tip in Paraguay
•Check the bill for "propina no incluida"
•Use guarani (PYG) and carry small change
•Round up or leave a modest tip for good service
Quick tips
10-15% is common in restaurants
Bars do not usually expect tips
Service staff appreciate small cash tips
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff5000-10000 PYG
Tour guides5-10%
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
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.