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Tipping in Costa Rica

Tipping in Costa Rica

In Spanish, the word propina means tip. Tipping is always a personal choice, and visitors are encouraged to tip an amount they find appropriate. The level of service and your budget are important factors as well. Below is a suggested tipping guide for your travels in Costa Rica. We encourage you to reward guides and service professionals based on their performance.

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Airport Sky Cap

$1 or $2 per bag

Bartender

50 cents to $1 per drink

Beach/pool attendant

$2

Bellhop

$1 per bag

Boat Driver

$2- $4

Fishing Guide/Captain

$30-$50 per day

Hairstylist/Manicurist

$2-$4

Maid service in hotel

$2 per day; it’s helpful to leave your biggest tip on the first day to ensure excellent service.

Massage Therapist

15% of the value of the massage or spa treatment

Parking lot attendants

$1- $2 for two to three hours

Private Drivers

$10 half day and $15-$20 full day

Room Service Attendant

10% of the meal value

Scuba Diving Tour

$10 per two-tank dive

Taxi Driver

For short distances, rounding up to the next dollar is appreciated. For longer hauls, $1-$5 extra depending on the length of the trip

Tour Bus Driver

$5-$10 (for an all-day tour)

Tour Guide

$3-$10 per person depending on the size of the group

Waiter/Waitress

In all mid-range and upscale restaurants, 10% service is already included in the check; an extra 10% is appreciated if the service was exceptional

Whitewater Rafting Guide

$5-$10 per person for an all-day tour

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