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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.

CommonCash preferred

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.

Cash or card?

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

Common questions

Do you tip a private driver in Indonesia?
100,000–150,000 rupiah for a full day. 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.
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.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Indonesia and have not yet been checked against cited sources.