How much to tip in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

Restaurants in the Dominican Republic add a 10 percent service charge, and an extra 5 to 10 percent is expected for good service.

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🇩🇴Dominican Republic · Expected

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Restaurant: A 10 percent service is added; leave another 5 to 10 percent

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.

Dominican Republic tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Dominican Republic?

Restaurants in the Dominican Republic add a 10 percent service charge, and an extra 5 to 10 percent is expected for good service. In restaurants: a 10 percent service is added; leave another 5 to 10 percent.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Dominican Republic?

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

Is tipping expected in Dominican Republic?

Tipping expected. Tipping is part of the wage here, so a tip is expected for most services. Skipping it is seen as rude.

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.