Tipping

Tipping in Colombia

In Colombia, tips are common at restaurants and for guides, and some bills already include a service charge.

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Colombia

In Colombia, tips are common at restaurants and for guides, and some bills already include a service charge.

Headline rule

Tips are common at Colombian restaurants and for guides.

Last reviewed 2026-03-19 · 2 sources

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Each destination gets a quick, scannable tipping rule.

Restaurant

Restaurants commonly see 10%, but check whether it is already included.

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 usually expect a cash tip.

Porter

Porters usually get a small cash tip.

Delivery

Delivery can be tipped with a small cash amount.

Quick notes

Tourist-area restaurants are more likely to use around 10%.

If service charge is already on the bill, only add a little more.