Tip Guide - Dominican republic
Currency: Dominican peso
Tip name: Propina
Annual income: US$16,950 = €14,362
Info
Tipping is voluntary in the Dominican Republic. As a sign of satisfaction, people give between 5 and 10% of the bill as a tip – preferably in US dollars. In some restaurants, a 10% tip is already included on the bill.
Hotel
Luggage carrier
1 dollar per piece of luggage.
Room cleaning
2-5 dollars per day.
Services
Restaurant
As a guideline: 10% of the invoice amount (if this is not already included in the invoice), otherwise round up the amount.
Taxi
No tips are expected. The price is usually rounded up. As a guideline, 10-20 pesos.
Tour guide
Half-day excursion: 5 US dollars; Day excursion: 10 US dollars.
Tip@Click Expert-Tipp:
In addition to tips, small gifts such as pens, lighters or cosmetics are also appreciated in the Dominican Republic.