Do you tip in CUBA?

Around 4.7 million tourists travel to Cuba each year making it one of the main sources of income for the island country.  Being geographically close to the USA a lot of tourists to Cuba are Americans. Travellers from America will be interested to find out that, just like in their own country, tipping is the norm in Cuba. 

For those locals who work in tourism and hospitality in Cuba, tipping helps supplement their generally low incomes. A generous tip goes a long way and will be graciously accepted. 

So, do you need to tip in Cuba? Yes, tipping is a part of the culture of Cuba and in fact, can really help locals supplement their income.

Below is our accurate and up to date guide to tipping in Cuba. You will discover just how much you need to tip for regular day to day activities in Cuba. Enjoy!