How much do you tip a tour guide in Jakarta?

In restaurants, often the tip is already included in the price, or you automatically pay extra for tipping when paying. If the tip is not yet included in the bill, 10% is normal. For guides at sightseeings sites it is normal to give around 30,000 rupiah (or 100,000 rupiah for the entire day).



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Typically, the gratuity rate for guides should be around 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost. That means if you're paying $500 for a day or two of guided rock climbing, an appropriate tip for your guide would be between $50 and $100.

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About.com has a Tipping Guide for travelers that further suggests that the tour guide should receive a tip of 10% to 20% of the tour cost. As a last thought, the guide still needs to earn his or her tip. Just with any other profession, the tip should match the level of service.

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You can always round up the fare to the nearest Rp or leave the change with the driver, but this is not mandatory. Tour Guides: Is a tip required? Generally, a small gratuity is appreciated by tour guides as most guides have to share half the cost of a tour with the driver.

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There are exceptions if your specific tour experience includes gratuities or you simply didn't have a good time, but in general, tipping your guide at the end of the tour is customary in the U.S. and Europe, though it's much more common in the States.

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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest.

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Please do not forget to tip your guide. It is not mandatory but appreciated. 20% is the customary tip for these guides. Your travel agent can add an VIP Tour guide to your booking.

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Guides who are self-employed receive the entire payment therefore, much like having the owner of a beauty salon doing your hair, you aren't expected to tip them. A private tour guide with an agency is likely making better than minimum wage but would still very much appreciate the tip.

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Typically, the gratuity rate for guides should be around 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost.

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In a survey done by US Foods, delivery drivers and customers agree that $4 is a reasonable tip for those delivering food.

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Having said that, they of course do hope to receive a tip, which is token of your appreciation for a job exceptionally well done by the tour guide. Typically, people don't tip the guide(s) individually, but as a group. Between 10-15 Euro is common.

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A half-day tour with a private guide usually costs $100–300. Guides generally don't charge per person, so hiring one isn't nearly as budget-straining if you can split the cost with fellow travelers. (To get some of the same local info for less, join a group walking tour or hop a sightseeing bus.)

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  • For a tour that only lasts a few hours, tip your guide 10 percent to 20 percent the cost of the tour. ...
  • For a multi-day tour, you should tip your guide $5 to $10 per day on the last day.
  • If there was a driver in addition to a guide, tip them $1 to $5 per day.


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But definitely tip your tour guide If you're part of a large group tour, then a tip of five euros for a half day or 10 euros for a full day, per person, is recommended. If you're on a small or individual guided tour, then the tip should be 10 percent of the tour's total cost.

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Tipping in Bali: Hotel
Tipping at your hotel or other accommodation in Bali is not required or expected especially since there is nearly always a service charge added to your bill to cover these services. But, if you received exemplary service and would like to show your appreciation, a small tip is always appreciated.

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