Rio de Janeiro practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

• Tipping in restaurants: 10% gorjeta usually included on bill
• Tipping taxis: Round up the fare
• Tipping hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag
• The 10% service charge on restaurant bills is optional by law but customary to pay. Additional tips not expected.
• Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Rio de Janeiro packing guide.

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