Tipping in the Americas
Do you tip in the Americas? It depends on the country. These 23 destinations are grouped by whether tips are expected, appreciated or not expected. Open a country for amounts, payment tips and a converter.
Last reviewed November 2026. Tipping in every country
Tipping expected in the Americas (5)
Tips are customary, and staff often rely on them.
Bahamas15–20% in restaurants unless a service charge is added. Tip taxis, porters and hotel staff.
Canada15–20% in restaurants, and 10–15% for taxis. Tip hairdressers and bar staff too.
Jamaica10–15% in restaurants unless a service charge is added. Tip guides and drivers, but many...
Mexico10–15% in restaurants unless a service charge is included. Small tips for porters, bagging...
United States15–20% in restaurants and for taxis, and a few dollars for hotel staff. Servers rely on tips.
Tipping appreciated in the Americas (18)
Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
ArgentinaAround 10% in restaurants, usually in cash. Round up for taxis.
BarbadosMany restaurants and hotels add 10–15% service. Check the bill first.
BelizeAround 10–15% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Tip tour guides and boat captains.
BrazilRestaurants usually add 10%. Check your bill before adding more.
ChileRestaurants add a suggested 10% to the bill. It is voluntary, but most people pay it. Round up...
ColombiaRestaurants often add a voluntary 10% to the bill. You can ask to remove it, but most people...
Costa RicaRestaurants usually add 13% tax and 10% service, so extra is optional. Tip guides and drivers.
Dominican RepublicRestaurants add a 10% service charge, with extra for good service. Tip resort staff in small...
EcuadorRestaurants often add 10% service, so check your bill. Tip guides and drivers too.
El SalvadorRestaurants often add a 10% tip to the bill. Check before adding more.
GuatemalaRestaurant bills often include a suggested 10% tip, so check before adding more. Tip guides and...
NicaraguaAround 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Tip guides and drivers.
PanamaAround 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Tip porters and guides.
ParaguayAround 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
PeruAround 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Tip guides and porters on treks.
Saint LuciaCheck for a 10% service charge. Otherwise 10% is welcome.
Trinidad and Tobago10–15% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Taxi tips aren't expected in Trinidad, but...
UruguayAround 10% in restaurants is usual, since it is not always added to the bill.