Cancun is a city that brings tourists from all over the world with its first-class services. If you’re considering tipping in Cancun during your next vacation, here’s a quick guide to help you with that.

Tips at all-inclusive resorts in Cancun

We encourage you to tip at all-inclusive resorts, although staff will never ask for a tip. They usually work six days a week for low wages and rely on tips.

Tips for Cancun shuttle bus drivers and taxi drivers

While shuttle bus drivers and taxi drivers do not always expect tips, it is advisable to tip them. If you plan to take a taxi, set a price first so that there will be no confusion when you get to your location. At this point, you can tip up to the agreed amount.

tipping in cancun
Tipping in Cancun

How much should I tip in Cancun?

For both self-service buffets and menu items, a tip of at least 10 percent is recommended. For hotel porter, $ 1-2 is the norm. Hotel maids should be tipped, at least, $3 a day. For bus drivers and taxi drivers a tip according to the agreed price and distance. For example, the greater the distance, the greater the tip.

As you can see, the rules are similar to those in the States with a few differences. In both countries, service workers – especially restaurant workers – rely on guidance to make up for low wages.

So don’t be stingy. Budget for tips and cash to reward waiters, hoteliers, bartenders and tour guides. *Our tip: Tipping in the local currency, pesos, is obviously the most convenient option for the recipient, but US dollars can also be withdrawn. If you do, be sure to use bills rather than coins as the latter are difficult to change.