We recommend tipping a taxi driver in Bali 10–15% of the fare, in rupiah.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Bali?
Yes, we recommend a tip on a taxi ride in Bali. Keep it to 10–15% of the fare. A tip is a thank-you for the ride. It is not a second fare, and it is not a tip for the restaurant, the hotel, or the spa.
This page is taxis only. Other services in Asia are on Tipping in Asia.
How much to tip a taxi driver in Bali
Use 10% for a plain ride. Use 15% when the driver helps with bags, waits, or makes an extra stop you asked for. Do not switch to a different percentage for a different town on the island. One range covers the ride.
The fares below are examples for the math only. They are not Bali rates.
| Example fare | Tip at 10% | Tip at 15% |
|---|---|---|
| Rp100,000 | Rp10,000 | Rp15,000 |
| Rp200,000 | Rp20,000 | Rp30,000 |
| Rp350,000 | Rp35,000 | Rp52,500 |
On a Rp200,000 fare, 10% is Rp20,000 and 15% is Rp30,000. Hand the tip in rupiah with the fare, or add it to the amount you ask the driver to charge if you are paying by card and the driver can add it.
Cash
Small notes are the practical way to pay a tip like this. If you only have a large note, ask for change and then hand the tip back, so the amount is the 10% or 15% you chose.
Bags, waits and extra stops in Bali
15% is the top of our range. Use it for bags, a wait you requested, or a careful trip in heavy traffic. 10% is the rest of the time. We do not recommend a tip for a rude driver or a route you did not agree to.
Hotel porters, restaurant bills, and spa treatments are different services. Do not copy this taxi range onto those bills. The Asia page is the place to start for the rest of the trip: Tipping in Asia.