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How much should you tip a tour guide in Argentina?

Short answer

10% of the tour price

About 10% of what you paid, per person.

CommonCash preferred

Guides on Buenos Aires walking tours, Mendoza wine days and Patagonian excursions rely on tips. Ten percent of the tour price is a sound rule. Lonely Planet puts South American guides at the equivalent of five to ten dollars for a day's work, which lands in the same place for most tours.

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Cash or card?

Cards are widely accepted in cities, but a tip usually cannot be added to the card payment. Keep cash for the propina even when you pay the bill by card.

Common questions

How much should you tip a tour guide in Argentina?
About 10% of what you paid, per person. Guides on Buenos Aires walking tours, Mendoza wine days and Patagonian excursions rely on tips. Ten percent of the tour price is a sound rule. Lonely Planet puts South American guides at the equivalent of five to ten dollars for a day's work, which lands in the same place for most tours.
How much should you tip tour guides in Argentina?
10% of the tour price. About 10% of what you paid, per person.
Can you tip by card in Argentina?
Cards are widely accepted in cities, but a tip usually cannot be added to the card payment. Keep cash for the propina even when you pay the bill by card.

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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 5 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 5 September 2026.

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