How much to tip in Ecuador 🇪🇨

Many Ecuadorian restaurants add a 10 percent service charge; if not, around 10 percent is normal.

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🇪🇨Ecuador · Customary

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Restaurant: A 10 percent service is often added; round up otherwise

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Not expected

Hotel: $1 to $2 per bag

Tour guide: $5 to $10 per day

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

Ecuador tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Ecuador?

Many Ecuadorian restaurants add a 10 percent service charge; if not, around 10 percent is normal. In restaurants: a 10 percent service is often added; round up otherwise.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Ecuador?

Taxis: not expected. Hotels: $1 to $2 per bag. Tour guides: $5 to $10 per day.

Is tipping expected in Ecuador?

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.