Tipping

Tipping in Brazil

Many Brazilian restaurants already include a 10% service charge, but small cash tips still show up elsewhere.

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Brazil

Many Brazilian restaurants already include a 10% service charge, but small cash tips still show up elsewhere.

Headline rule

Many Brazilian restaurants already include a 10% service charge.

Last reviewed 2026-03-19 · 2 sources

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Each destination gets a quick, scannable tipping rule.

Restaurant

Check whether the bill already includes 10% service.

Cafe

Cafes can receive a small change tip.

Bar

Bars usually only need a small cash tip.

Taxi

Taxis are usually rounded up.

Hotel

Hotel porters and housekeeping can receive a small cash tip.

Guide

Guides or drivers can receive a small cash tip.

Porter

Porters usually get a small cash tip.

Delivery

Delivery can be tipped with a small cash amount.

Quick notes

If 10% service is already on the bill, do not add much more.

Tourist areas and beach cities are more tip-friendly.