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2026 guide
A 10% service charge is included in almost all Macau restaurant and hotel bills, so additional tipping is optional. Casinos have specific rules around dealer tips — some prohibit them entirely. Small tips are appreciated by taxi drivers and hotel staff, particularly given the high cost of living relative to wages in the territory.
Casino tipping rules vary widely in Macau — some properties prohibit tipping dealers entirely while others permit it. Always follow the casino's posted policy before tipping gaming staff.
Restaurants
A 10% service charge is almost always added — check before tipping more. If not included, 10% is appropriate.
Taxis & Rideshares
Round up to the nearest pataca. Tips aren't expected but are welcomed for good service.
Hotels & Porters
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Rules vary by casino — many prohibit tipping dealers outright. Always check the casino's posted policy. Tip jars for support staff (drinks, cleaning) are more commonly permitted. High-end Cotai Strip casinos tend to have stricter no-tipping policies than older Lisboa-area properties.
A 10% service charge is nearly always included in the bill. If it isn't, 10% is appropriate. There's no expectation to tip on top of an included service charge — check the bottom line of your bill carefully before adding extra.
Rounding up to the nearest pataca is a common courtesy. Macau taxi drivers don't expect tips but appreciate them. Taxi fares are metered and very reasonable by international standards — MOP 19 base fare, roughly €2.
Macau's official currency is the Macanese Pataca (MOP), but Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) are accepted almost everywhere at roughly 1:1. Major casinos price in HKD. Tips in either currency are equally welcomed.
At luxury Cotai Strip hotels (The Venetian, Galaxy, Morpheus), a tipping culture similar to Las Vegas has developed. MOP 10–20 per bag for porters and MOP 20–50 per night for housekeeping is appreciated. At older, more local hotels in the Macau Peninsula, tipping hotel staff is less common but always warmly received.
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