Tipping guide

Tipping in the Philippines

Tipping is more established in the Philippines than in most of Southeast Asia, helped by decades of American influence. A 10% service charge is common, and staff still expect a little on top.

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Tipping in the Philippines at a glance

Not traditional, but expected around tourism

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    5-10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    ₱100 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    ₱70 per bag
  • Valet parking
    ₱70 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    ₱200 per request

Locals rarely tip at a street stall. In tourist restaurants, hotels and on tours, small tips are now normal and genuinely appreciated.

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 the Philippines?

10% where no service charge has been added, or 20-50 pesos on top where one has. Hotel housekeeping gets 50-100 pesos a night.

Does the service charge go to the staff?

Since 2019, law requires that 100% of a collected service charge is distributed to employees. That makes it a more reliable tip than in many countries.

Do you tip in Philippine taxis?

Round up to the nearest 20 pesos, or a bit more if the driver used the meter without argument — which is not always a given.

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