São Paulo Travel Guide: Visa, Driving, Tipping & Packing

São Paulo practical travel informationEntry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for São Paulo, 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.

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