Tour guides · Argentina
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.
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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.
Tip calculator
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Common questions
- 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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Full tipping guide for Argentina
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 5 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 5 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “Argentina travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-05)
- Lonely Planet, “Everything You Need to Know About Tipping in North and South America” (consulted 2026-09-05)