How Does Tipping Work in Argentina?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Americas
1The Quick Answer
A 10% tip at restaurants is standard; tip in pesos and it is not included in the bill.
2What You Need to Know
Tipping is customary but not mandatory in Argentina. At restaurants, 10% of the bill is the norm — leave it in cash pesos on the table or hand it directly to your server. Bar staff appreciate rounding up the bill. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common but not required.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Always tip in Argentine pesos (ARS) rather than foreign currency so staff can actually use it.
- 2Check your bill for a 'propina sugerida' line — it occasionally appears on receipts but is never compulsory.
- 3Hotel porters and tour guides appreciate a 500–1,000 ARS tip, which is only a modest amount in USD.
How does this compare?
Tipping rules in nearby and similar countries:
Tip 10–15% at restaurants; also tip taxi drivers, hotel staff, and petrol station attendants.
A 10% service charge (gorjeta) is usually already included on restaurant bills and is optional to pay, but small extras are appreciated.
Tipping 15–20% is expected at restaurants in Canada, as it is a core part of service-industry compensation.
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