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Tipping in Indonesia

Appreciated, not requiredIDR (Rp)Tips: cash preferred

Here's the tip.

Not compulsory, but small tips are common in Bali.

Indonesians do not traditionally tip, and there is no expectation at a warung or a local shop. In Bali's tourism economy small tips are routine and genuinely valued, drivers, guides, villa staff and spa therapists all rely on them to top up modest wages.

At a glance

Card tipping. Card terminals rarely have a tip option. Tip in cash rupiah; small notes are far more useful than large ones.

  • Menus showing '++' mean a 10% service charge and 11% tax will be added. In hotels and hotel restaurants, Indonesian labour regulation requires 95% of that service charge to be distributed to staff, so nothing further is required. Standalone restaurants and cafes are not covered by the rule.
  • Warungs and local eateries are not tipped.
  • Break large notes when you can, 10,000 and 20,000 rupiah notes are what you need for day-to-day tipping.

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The tipping cheat sheet

  • RestaurantsRound up, or 5–10%
  • CafésRound up
  • BarsRp 10,000–20,000 per round
  • TaxisRound up
  • Hotel portersRp 10,000–20,000 per bag
  • HousekeepingRp 20,000–50,000 per day

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Common questions

Do you tip in Indonesia?
Not compulsory, but small tips are common in Bali. Indonesians do not traditionally tip, and there is no expectation at a warung or a local shop. In Bali's tourism economy small tips are routine and genuinely valued, drivers, guides, villa staff and spa therapists all rely on them to top up modest wages.
How much do you tip at a restaurant in Indonesia?
Round up, or 5–10%. Round up at a warung, 5–10% at a restaurant without '++'.
Can you tip by card in Indonesia?
Card terminals rarely have a tip option. Tip in cash rupiah; small notes are far more useful than large ones.

Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.

Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.

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