Tipping in Trinidad and Tobago
TTDLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is common in Trinidad and Tobago, but many hotels and restaurants already include a 10% or 15% service charge. If service is not included, around 10% is standard in restaurants.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Many hotels and restaurants already add a 10% or 15% service charge
+If service is not included, around 10% is standard
−No extra tip is usually needed if service charge is already included
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+Sit-down bars may follow restaurant norms
−Casual drinks often only need small change
Taxi
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:Round up
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+Taxi tipping is lighter in Trinidad than in tourist-heavy Tobago
−Most rides do not need more than a small round-up
How to tip in Trinidad and Tobago
•Check the bill first because many hotels and restaurants already include service charge
•Leave around 10% only when service is not included
•Keep taxi tipping light and use TTD cash for small direct tips
Quick tips
Service charge is common in hotels and sit-down restaurants
Tobago is generally a little more tip-oriented than Trinidad
Small cash tips are more useful than percentages for porters and taxi round-ups
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-20 TTD
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff10-20 TTD per bag
Tour guides50-100 TTD per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services10-20 TTD per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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