tipping in Chile

Hotel workers in Chile will readily accept your tips. It's considered good tipping etiquette to leave a gratuity for anyone that helps you out.

Maids should get around 1000 pesos per night (per person); 500-1000 pesos per bag to the porters, and 5,000-10,000 pesos for the concierge.

It's especially important to tip the concierge if you require his services since the quality of service will likely depend on it.

However, if you're staying at a luxury hotel like Le Reve or The Aubrey, you will want to increase these amounts, or even double them. For more budget friendly establishments like Orly, these amounts will be good.

In Chile, tipping etiquette dictates you give leave a gratuity of at least 10% of your restaurant bill. Some establishments will include 10%, in which case you should still give at least 5% directly to your server. They make very low wages and can really use the extra money.

Also if you buy some food at the grocery store, you should tip the people who bag your items 300-500 pesos. These are typically young boys who do not get paid at all. A good tip will usually unsure your groceries are carried to your car for you.

It's good tipping etiquette to leave a 10% tip in spas while on your vacation in Chile. If you don't receive an envelope at the reception desk, then you can give the tips directly to your attendant. Feel free to give more than 10% if you especially enjoyed your treatment.

You should tip your guide 5,000-15,000 pesos per person per day. They will normally rely on tips to make up most of their wages. As always, tip based on the experience and service.