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Tipping in Dominican Republic
Customary: 10%. 10% service is added by law. Another 10% is normal for good service.
At restaurants
What is customary: Service is usually already on the bill
Worked example
On a DOP2,000.00 bill, 10% is DOP200.00, so you would hand over DOP2,200.00.
Tour guides
On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about DOP500.00 per person.
On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.
Expected. Resort excursion staff and drivers are tipped separately.
The money
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso (DOP). Today 1 USD is 58.8894 DOP.
Tipping in other countries
Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.