How much to tip in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Restaurants in Costa Rica legally include a 10 percent service charge, so extra tipping is optional.

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🇨🇷Costa Rica · Round up

Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving small change is the norm rather than a percentage.

Restaurant: A 10 percent service charge is usually included; round up for great service

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: $1 to $2 per bag

Tour guide: $5 to $15 per day

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

Costa Rica tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Costa Rica?

Restaurants in Costa Rica legally include a 10 percent service charge, so extra tipping is optional. In restaurants: a 10 percent service charge is usually included; round up for great service.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Costa Rica?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: $1 to $2 per bag. Tour guides: $5 to $15 per day.

Is tipping expected in Costa Rica?

Round up the bill. Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving small change is the norm rather than a percentage.

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.