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Tipping Guide by Country
Know what (and whether) to tip before you go. Customs for restaurants, hotels and taxis in 57 countries.
General guidance only - customs vary by region and change over time. When in doubt, ask locally or check your bill for an existing service charge.
Showing all 57 countries.
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Tipping customs by country
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Albania
- Restaurants
- 5-10% in tourist areas
- Hotels
- 200-500 lek/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Still optional outside hotels and tourist restaurants, where it is now expected.
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Argentina
- Restaurants
- 10%
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Cash tips preferred.
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Australia
- Restaurants
- Not expected, 10% for exceptional service
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Minimum wage covers service; tipping is a bonus, never required.
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Austria
- Restaurants
- Round up or 5-10%
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up ~10%
Prices include service and tax; hand the Trinkgeld over in cash and state the total you want to pay.
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Belgium
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is already included in menu prices; small change for good service is a courtesy.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Restaurants
- 5-10%, round up
- Hotels
- 5 KM/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Common in cafés and restaurants for good service; cash is preferred.
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Brazil
- Restaurants
- 10% service charge often included
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check the bill for "serviço" before tipping extra.
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Canada
- Restaurants
- 15-20%
- Hotels
- CA$1-2/bag
- Taxis
- 10-15%
Similar culture to the US; expected in restaurants and bars.
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Chile
- Restaurants
- 10% ("propina")
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Often added to the bill as a suggestion you can decline.
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China
- Restaurants
- Not customary
- Hotels
- Not expected (high-end hotels may accept)
- Taxis
- Not expected
Tips may occasionally be politely refused.
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Colombia
- Restaurants
- 10% ("propina voluntaria")
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Often added to the bill - you can ask for it to be removed.
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Costa Rica
- Restaurants
- 10% service charge required by law
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Already included on the bill - additional tipping is optional.
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Croatia
- Restaurants
- 10% optional
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Appreciated in tourist areas.
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Czechia
- Restaurants
- 10%
- Hotels
- 50 CZK/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Tell the server the total including tip when paying.
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Denmark
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is included in the bill.
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Egypt
- Restaurants
- 10%, plus small tips widely expected
- Hotels
- Small note per service
- Taxis
- Small note appreciated
"Baksheesh" (small tips) is customary across many everyday services, not just restaurants.
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Estonia
- Restaurants
- Round up or 5-10%
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Prices normally include service - tipping is appreciated for good service, never required.
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Finland
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is included in the price; tipping is not part of the culture.
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France
- Restaurants
- Optional, round up
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is included by law ("service compris") - extra tips are a bonus, not expected.
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Germany
- Restaurants
- 5-10%
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up ~10%
Hand the tip directly to staff rather than leaving it on the table.
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Greece
- Restaurants
- 5-10% optional
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Common to leave small change.
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Hong Kong
- Restaurants
- 10% service charge usually added
- Hotels
- HK$10-20/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check the bill for an existing service charge before adding more.
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Hungary
- Restaurants
- 10% if not already added
- Hotels
- 1,000 HUF/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check the bill for a "szervizdíj" service charge, which is common in Budapest tourist areas.
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Iceland
- Restaurants
- Not expected
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Not expected
Service is included in the price and staff do not expect tips.
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India
- Restaurants
- 5-10% if not included
- Hotels
- ₹50-100/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Look for a "service charge" line on restaurant bills first.
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Indonesia
- Restaurants
- 5-10%, service charge often added
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check for an existing service charge on the bill.
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Ireland
- Restaurants
- 10% if not included
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Similar to UK; not obligatory.
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Israel
- Restaurants
- 12-15%
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check bill first - service charge is not always included.
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Italy
- Restaurants
- 5-10% optional
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Watch for a "coperto" (cover charge) already on the bill.
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Japan
- Restaurants
- No tipping
- Hotels
- No tipping
- Taxis
- No tipping
Tipping can cause confusion or be seen as rude - excellent service is the standard, not an extra.
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Latvia
- Restaurants
- 5-10% if not included
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is often already included; a small tip for good service is a courtesy, not expected.
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Malaysia
- Restaurants
- Not expected, service charge often included
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Appreciated but rarely obligatory.
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Mexico
- Restaurants
- 10-15%
- Hotels
- MX$20-50/bag
- Taxis
- Not usual unless help with bags
Common and appreciated across restaurants and bars.
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Morocco
- Restaurants
- 10%
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Small tips widely expected for guides and services.
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Netherlands
- Restaurants
- Round up or 5-10%
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is usually included in the price.
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New Zealand
- Restaurants
- Not expected
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Not expected
Similar culture to Australia.
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Norway
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Round up fare
High wages mean tipping isn't part of the culture.
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Peru
- Restaurants
- 10% for tourists
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Also customary for tour guides and porters (e.g. Inca Trail).
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Philippines
- Restaurants
- 10% if not included
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Common and appreciated in tourist areas.
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Poland
- Restaurants
- 10%
- Hotels
- 5-10 PLN/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Common and appreciated for good service.
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Portugal
- Restaurants
- 5-10% optional
- Hotels
- €1/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Appreciated but not obligatory.
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Romania
- Restaurants
- 5-10% ("bacșiș")
- Hotels
- 10 lei/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Customary in restaurants and cafés; leave it in cash rather than on the card machine.
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Russia
- Restaurants
- 10%
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Common in restaurants, especially in cities.
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Singapore
- Restaurants
- Not customary, 10% service charge usually included
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Not expected
Tipping is actively discouraged in some settings (e.g. Changi Airport).
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Slovakia
- Restaurants
- 5-10%, round up
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Appreciated but not compulsory - many locals round up rather than tip a percentage.
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Slovenia
- Restaurants
- 5-10% for good service
- Hotels
- €1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is included in the bill; tipping is a thank-you, not expected.
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South Africa
- Restaurants
- 10-15%
- Hotels
- R10-20/bag
- Taxis
- 10%
Also customary for petrol-station attendants and car guards.
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South Korea
- Restaurants
- No tipping
- Hotels
- No tipping
- Taxis
- No tipping
Not part of local culture; service charge (if any) is already in the price.
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Spain
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- €1/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Locals rarely tip more than small change.
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Sweden
- Restaurants
- Not expected, round up
- Hotels
- Not expected
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service charge is normally built into prices.
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Switzerland
- Restaurants
- Round up, optional
- Hotels
- CHF 1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Service is included by law; extra is a small courtesy.
Work out the tip for Switzerland with the tip calculator -
Thailand
- Restaurants
- 10% or round up
- Hotels
- THB 20-50/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Not traditional but increasingly common in tourist areas.
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Turkey
- Restaurants
- 5-10%
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Cash tips preferred over card.
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United Arab Emirates
- Restaurants
- 10-15%
- Hotels
- AED 5-10/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Many restaurants already add a service charge - tip only if it's missing.
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United Kingdom
- Restaurants
- 10-12% if not included
- Hotels
- £1-2/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Check the bill - a service charge is often already added.
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United States
- Restaurants
- 18-20%
- Hotels
- $1-2/bag, $2-5/night housekeeping
- Taxis
- 10-15%
Tipping is expected and often factored into service workers' income; 15% is the bare minimum for acceptable service.
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Vietnam
- Restaurants
- Round up, not required
- Hotels
- Small note/bag
- Taxis
- Round up fare
Appreciated in tourist-facing businesses, not expected elsewhere.
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