Tipping in the Philippines
PHPLast reviewed · Sep 2026
Tipping is not required. A 10% service charge is common on restaurant and hotel bills, and by law that charge must go to staff. Extra cash is optional. If no service charge appears, leave about 10% for good sit-down service or round up. Grab and short taxis tip with a small round-up.
Rounding commonQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:10%
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+A 10% service charge is common at restaurants and hotels
+About 10% fits only when no service charge appears and service stood out
−No extra tip is expected when service charge is already included
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:20-50 PHP
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+Round up Grab and short taxi rides
+About 20-50 PHP fits helpful service or a longer ride
−Short rides only need rounding up
How to tip in the Philippines
•Check the bill for a 10% service charge before adding more
•Leave about 10% only when no service charge appears and service stood out
•Use PHP cash for small direct tips to staff
Quick tips
Service charge collected by venues must be distributed to covered staff by law
Extra cash tips remain optional goodwill
Hotel porters tip about 50-100 PHP per bag
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber20-50 PHP
Spa & Massage20-100 PHP
Hotel Staff50-100 PHP per bag
Tour guides100-200 PHP per person
Valet Parking20-50 PHP
Airport Services50-100 PHP
Car Services / UberRound up
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