Is it normal to tip in Bali?

As I mentioned earlier, tipping is not customary in Bali and you will not find too many locals asking for tips. However, if you received great service and would like to show your appreciation, a small tip is always appreciated.



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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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No, it is not customary to tip in Bali. However, it's always appreciated when you show your gratitude with a little extra money. Keep in mind that no one will come chasing you down if you don't leave a tip, but it's always nice to show your appreciation for good service with a token of gratitude.

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So, to show something using one's feet is, for example, regarded as an insult. The left hand is regarded as “dirty”. Usually, people give and receive either with the right hand or with both hands, while the left hand is kept slightly behind the right hand, without touching the other person.

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You can use credit cards in Bali at most hotels, restaurants and tour operators. However, getting around and experiencing Bali will mean you need local currency (Rupiah) as most smaller local businesses and markets don't have EFT-POS machines. Definitely bring cash with you.

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Overall, budget travelers can expect to spend around $30-$50 per day in Bali, while mid-range travelers can expect to spend around $50-$100 per day. Luxury travelers can expect to spend several hundred dollars per day.

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The $1000 will be enough, but does that include VOA and departure tax?. On your intended plan, I expect you will spend $60-$70 a day however add $13/day to cover VOA and departure tax. Waterbom will cost extra on the above so you won't have a lot for shoping, which you will want to do..

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I suggest for 10 days in Bali that you bring about $250-$500 USD cash per person. This will be more than enough to cover your day-to-day cash expenses on a small to medium budget.

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Many Thais will tip at these kind of places. Although, again, this isn't a fixed amount and it's just as much for convenience as it is for gratitude or a comment on the quality. Assuming the food is good and your server are pleasant, the small tip will either be a small banknote – 20 Baht being the most common.

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We recommend budgeting $630 for a week in Bali. This will cover you for private transport, a few restaurant meals and a tour or two to your favourite attractions.

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Using Bank Cards or Credit Cards
Paying by card in Bali is a fairly safe option. Most of the bigger restaurants, resorts, shopping stalls will all accept payment via card. Taxis, small local restaurants (warungs), beach bars, and market stalls still only accept cash.

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Colors for Balinese
The common colors that used in Balinese traditional clothing is white and yellow, as it represents purity. Dark colors like brown, purple, or red are usually used in special occasion like weddings or local events.

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Bali does not have any particular dress-code mandate on tourists. You can wear anything comfortable, though summer lothes would be more suitable in the tropical weather of Bali. Remember to carry rain clothes if you're planning on traveling during rainy months, and hiking clothes and shoes if needed.

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The standard tipping amount for hotel bartenders and waiters is the same as the rule of thumb for room service: 15% to 20%, depending on how satisfied you are with the service. The AHLA recommends tipping courtesy shuttle drivers and door staff $1 to $2 per person.

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