You do not need to tip taxi drivers—unless it's an Uber Believe it or not, taxis are the one place you are not expected to tip in Mexico. If the taxi driver helps you with your bags, you can offer them a little something like 10 or 20 pesos. But if not, then the rate is the rate. The only exception would be with Uber.

In Mexico, tipping taxi drivers is generally not customary unless they provide an extra service such as handling heavy luggage or acting as an impromptu tour guide. Unlike in the U.S. or Canada, where a 15-20% tip is standard, Mexicans typically pay only the agreed-upon or metered fare. If a driver helps with bags, a gesture of 10 to 20 pesos per bag is appropriate and appreciated. However, for rideshare services like Uber or DiDi, which are prevalent in major cities like Mexico City or Guadalajara, the app provides a tipping interface where a small 10% gratuity is becoming more common among tourists and younger locals. It is vital to negotiate the price of a standard taxi before you get in if there is no meter, as this prevents awkwardness at the destination; once the price is set, that is exactly what the driver expects to receive, with no hidden expectation of an additional tip.