Tipping in Turks and Caicos is customary and expected, but knowing how much to tip can be confusing, especially when your bill comes with a built-in service charge. From hotel staff and restaurant servers to taxi drivers and excursion guides, tipping plays a significant role in the local economy, often making up a substantial portion of service workers’ income.
While Turks & Caicos is a popular vacation spot for luxury travelers, the tipping culture is relatively straightforward once you know the guidelines. Generally, a gratuity of 10-15% is expected in restaurants, and most establishments will include a service charge, so it’s important to check the bill before adding an extra tip.
How Much to Tip in Turks & Caicos
Here’s how much you should tip in Turks & Caicos
| Who to Tip | How Much |
| Waitstaff | 15-20% |
| Taxi drivers | 10-15% |
| Housekeeping | $5 per day |
| Tour Guides | 10-20% of tour cost or $20 per person per day |
Is the Service Charge a Tip in Turks & Caicos
At most restaurants, bars, and cafes in Turks & Caicos, you’ll see a “service charge” or “service fee” on your bill. This service charge is generally around 10 percent of the total bill and will be split with the restaurant’s staff (it does not just go to the person who waited on you). Note that it is illegal in Turks & Caicos to charge more than 10 percent for a service charge.
Etiquette experts advise tipping an extra 5-10 percent on top of the service charge to bring the total tip up to the standard 15-20 percent.
Beaches Turks & Caicos: Tips
Tips and gratuities are included at Beaches Turks & Caicos. Most employees at Beaches Turks & Caicos are not allowed to accept tips, so you don’t have to worry about tipping for meals or drinks.
However, guests are encouraged to tip butlers, tour guides, and massage therapists. We recommend tipping massage therapists 20 percent of the cost of your treatment. You should tip your butler between $20-$40 per day, depending on how much you used them and if they went above and beyond for you.
For Beaches’ guided tours, we recommend tipping between 10-20 percent for private tours and around $20 per person for group tours.