Tipping in Argentina

Bottom line
Modest tipping is expected — usually 5-15% depending on service quality.

Tipping at a glance

Restaurants (sit-down)
10%
Not always included — leave 10% in cash.
Taxis / rideshare
Round up
Hotel housekeeping
100-200 pesos/day
Hotel porter / bag handler
100 pesos/bag
Bars & cafés
10%

Cultural context

Cash tips in pesos — official inflation makes this messy but locals always tip in cash.

Related: practical info for Argentina