Do I need to tip in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, tipping is customary across dining and many service interactions.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in Uruguay?

In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

What else should visitors know about tipping in Uruguay?

Some registered cuidacoches in Montevideo can take a tip by QR. Give a small cash amount if you use the service.

Tipping in Uruguay

Q: How do people usually leave the tip in Uruguay?

Keep small pesos ready if you pay the meal by card.

UYULast reviewed · Sep 2026

Tipping is customary but voluntary. Leave about 10% at sit-down restaurants for good service. Cubierto is a cover charge, not a tip. Card terminals may not add a tip, so keep small pesos for cash. Taxis tip with at most a small round-up.

Tipping customary

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Restaurant

Standard:10%

Exceptional:15%

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+About 10% fits good sit-down service

+Cubierto is a cover charge, not a tip

+Cash tips still reach staff when the card terminal cannot add a tip

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in Uruguay

•Leave about 10% in cash at sit-down restaurants for good service

•Keep small pesos ready if you pay the meal by card

•Round up taxis only when you want to. No tip is fine

Quick tips

Cubierto on the bill is a cover charge, not your tip

Locals skip taxi tips beyond a small round-up

Cuidacoches are a separate street-parking custom from restaurant tips

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / BarberRound up

Spa & MassageRound up

Hotel Staff50-100 UYU per bag

Tour guides3-5 USD tip per person

Valet ParkingSmall cash tip

Airport ServicesSmall cash tip

Car Services / UberRound up

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