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Do you tip taxi drivers in Indonesia?

Short answer

Round up

Round up to the nearest 5,000–10,000 rupiah.

OptionalCash preferred

Bluebird metered taxi drivers are not tipped as a matter of course. Rounding up is enough, and drivers often lack small change. Lonely Planet reports 10% as standard on fixed-fare rides in Indonesia, which is more than most visitors give on a metered trip. Grab and Gojek offer optional in-app tipping. Negotiated fares for a scooter or a car with driver already reflect the price agreed.

In practice

  • A Rp 63,000 fare → pay Rp 70,000
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Common questions

How much should you tip taxi drivers in Indonesia?
Round up to the nearest 5,000–10,000 rupiah.
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.

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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