Taxis · South Africa
Do you tip taxi drivers in South Africa?
Short answer
10%
About 10% of the fare.
Common
Metered taxis and Uber and Bolt drivers are commonly tipped around 10%. Both apps support in-app tipping. Add more for a long airport run or help with luggage. Minibus taxis, the shared local network, are not tipped.
In practice
- An R220 airport ride → tip R20–30
Tip calculator
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Common questions
- How much should you tip taxi drivers in South Africa?
- 10%. About 10% of the fare.
- Can you tip by card in South Africa?
- Card tipping is easy and universal, portable terminals come to the table and prompt for a tip before you enter your PIN. Cash is still preferred for car guards, petrol attendants and safari staff.
More on tipping in South Africa
Tipping taxi drivers elsewhere
Full tipping guide for South Africa
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “South Africa travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Africa” (consulted 2026-09-04)