Tipping guide

Tipping in Argentina

Argentine tipping runs on cash, out of necessity: card terminals frequently cannot add a tip at all, so the 10% is left on the table in notes.

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Tipping in Argentina at a glance

About 10%, often already printed on the bill

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    $3,000 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    $2,500 per bag
  • Valet parking
    $3,000 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    $8,000 per request

A 10% service line is common and paying it is the norm. Beyond that, rounding up is all that's expected.

Cash tips of around 10% are the norm and are usually left on the table, because card terminals often cannot add a tip at all.

Rates shown are typical amounts, converted to local currency at approximately 27 Aug 2026. Tipping customs evolve and vary from region to region, so treat this as your best starting point rather than a hard rule. Where a bill already shows a service charge, that is usually the tip.

Common questions

How much do you tip in Argentina?

10% at restaurants, left in cash. Round up for taxis and small services.

Why does everyone insist on cash tips in Argentina?

Because most card systems have no tip field, and because cash is simply how a lot of the economy runs. Keep small notes for exactly this.

What is the cubierto on my bill?

A per-person cover charge for bread and table service, similar to Italy's coperto. It is not a tip, so the 10% still applies on top.

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