How much to tip in Cuba?
In Cuba, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
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In Cuba, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill.
In Cuba, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. A service charge is sometimes added (about 10%).
Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)
A service charge is sometimes added (about 10%). When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.
Tips matter for workers' income: about 10% (10%–15% per Wise). Some restaurants add a 10% service charge, in which case don't add more. You can pay in pesos, euros or dollars.
| Bill | Tip | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 CUP | 500 CUP–750 CUP | 5,500 CUP–5,750 CUP |
| 10,000 CUP | 1,000 CUP–1,500 CUP | 11,000 CUP–11,500 CUP |
| 20,000 CUP | 2,000 CUP–3,000 CUP | 22,000 CUP–23,000 CUP |
Amounts are examples only, in local currency (Cuban Peso).
Yes, it's customary, but it isn't a legal requirement.
In Cuba, the customary restaurant tip is 10%–15% of the bill. On a bill of 10,000 CUP, the tip would be 1,000 CUP–1,500 CUP.
A service charge is sometimes added (about 10%). When a service charge is on the bill, you don't need to add a tip.