Private drivers · Indonesia
Do you tip a private driver in Indonesia?
Short answer
Rp 100,000–150,000 per day
100,000–150,000 rupiah for a full day.
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Hiring a car and driver for the day is the standard way to get around Bali, and a tip on top of the agreed day rate is customary. One hundred to one hundred fifty thousand rupiah at the end of the day is normal; more if they've waited for you for hours.
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Common questions
- How much should you tip private drivers in Indonesia?
- Rp 100,000–150,000 per day. 100,000–150,000 rupiah for a full day.
- 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.
More on tipping in Indonesia
Tipping private drivers elsewhere
Full tipping guide for Indonesia
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
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