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Tipping in Indonesia: Things You Should Know!

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Tipping in Indonesia: Things You Should Know! – For some people, Indonesia becomes a popular tourism destination and business expansion. It is due to the affordable lodging, stunning locations, and welcoming atmosphere. However, tipping is a flexible form of payment for a waiter or waitress. Despite the fact that it is not required, most tourists in Indonesia provide tips to show their appreciation for their hard work. Usually, the typical tipping percentage is determined by the place and the work.

The traveler should first take notice of the location before leaving a tip. There are some appropriate tipping rates, additionally, it depends on the city you are visiting. The rate of tipping would be higher in a large metropolis like Jakarta. Before considering a tip, think about the base compensation.

Restaurant

Restaurants are the most common place where tips are typically left. Some restaurants will increase the service charge by 10% to 15% of the total bill. However, if they don’t charge a service fee, the customer could tip anywhere from IDR 20,000 to 15% of their whole bill.

Delivery Service

Delivery service or any online food order from GoJek or Grab allows you to give some tips to the courier. The good thing is if you use an app like GoJek to order, you can put your tip through the application with several options of how much tip you will give.

Airport

Some people frequently bring a lot of luggage when they travel by plane and the assistance of a porter might help. For 1-2 baggage, you might give them tips between IDR 30,000 – IDR 50,000. However, a recent ban on tipping porters has been implemented in various Indonesian airports. It would be great if you notice the rule in each airport.

Hotel

Numerous hotels in Indonesia typically charge the customer 21% of the total price; the government takes 10%, and the service charge is 11%. Some visitors, however, will require a bellboy to assist them in moving their luggage. It is advisable for you to tip around IDR 30,000 – IDR 50,000. The tipping might also be rated based on how well they served you. You could give them extra tips if you are satisfied with their service.

Taxi

You are not required to provide a tip for each taxi driver but if a taxi driver provides good service, especially if they assist you with your bags, you may give them a tip. Plus, you can add more when the taxi driver goes above and beyond to get you where you’re going, such as finding a different route to get around a traffic block.

It’s not hard to think about considering how to do tipping in Indonesia, right? You only need to observe more about some Indonesian tipping customs. You can read Indonesian Culture Etiquette if you’re interested in learning more about various manners in Indonesia.

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