Tipping in Indonesia

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Tourist areas expect small tips more than local areas.

Tipping mandatory

Leave 5-10% at sit-down restaurants; not needed at warungs.

5-10%

Round up the fare; not required for Grab.

Round up

Leave a small tip for housekeeping.

10,000-20,000 IDR/night

Per person for day tours and drivers.

50,000-100,000 IDR

Leave small change at bars.

Round up

General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Indonesia, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.