How much to tip in Chile 🇨🇱

Chilean restaurants suggest a 10 percent tip (la propina) on the bill; say yes for good service.

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🇨🇱Chile · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 percent, usually suggested on the bill

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Not expected

Hotel: CLP 1,000 to CLP 2,000 per bag

Tour guide: 10 percent

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

Chile tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Chile?

Chilean restaurants suggest a 10 percent tip (la propina) on the bill; say yes for good service. In restaurants: 10 percent, usually suggested on the bill.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Chile?

Taxis: not expected. Hotels: clp 1,000 to clp 2,000 per bag. Tour guides: 10 percent.

Is tipping expected in Chile?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.