🙌 Tipping Guide by Country

Know what (and whether) to tip before you go. Customs for restaurants, hotels and taxis in 45+ 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.

Country	Restaurants	Hotels	Taxis	Note
Argentina	10%	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Cash tips preferred.
Australia	Not expected, 10% for exceptional service	Not expected	Round up fare	Minimum wage covers service; tipping is a bonus, never required.
Brazil	10% service charge often included	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Check the bill for "serviço" before tipping extra.
Canada	15-18%	CA$1-2/bag	10-15%	Similar culture to the US; expected in restaurants and bars.
Chile	10% ("propina")	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Often added to the bill as a suggestion you can decline.
China	Not customary	Not expected (high-end hotels may accept)	Not expected	Tips may occasionally be politely refused.
Colombia	10% ("propina voluntaria")	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Often added to the bill — you can ask for it to be removed.
Costa Rica	10% service charge required by law	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Already included on the bill — additional tipping is optional.
Croatia	10% optional	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Appreciated in tourist areas.
Czechia	10%	50 CZK/bag	Round up fare	Tell the server the total including tip when paying.
Denmark	Not expected, round up	Not expected	Round up fare	Service is included in the bill.
Egypt	10%, plus small tips widely expected	Small note per service	Small note appreciated	"Baksheesh" (small tips) is customary across many everyday services, not just restaurants.
France	Optional, round up	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Service is included by law ("service compris") — extra tips are a bonus, not expected.
Germany	5-10%	€1-2/bag	Round up ~10%	Hand the tip directly to staff rather than leaving it on the table.
Greece	5-10% optional	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Common to leave small change.
Hong Kong	10% service charge usually added	HK$10-20/bag	Round up fare	Check the bill for an existing service charge before adding more.
India	5-10% if not included	₹50-100/bag	Round up fare	Look for a "service charge" line on restaurant bills first.
Indonesia	5-10%, service charge often added	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Check for an existing service charge on the bill.
Ireland	10% if not included	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Similar to UK; not obligatory.
Israel	12-15%	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Check bill first — service charge is not always included.
Italy	5-10% optional	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Watch for a "coperto" (cover charge) already on the bill.
Japan	No tipping	No tipping	No tipping	Tipping can cause confusion or be seen as rude — excellent service is the standard, not an extra.
Malaysia	Not expected, service charge often included	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Appreciated but rarely obligatory.
Mexico	10-15%	MX$20-50/bag	Not usual unless help with bags	Common and appreciated across restaurants and bars.
Morocco	10%	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Small tips widely expected for guides and services.
Netherlands	Round up or 5-10%	€1-2/bag	Round up fare	Service is usually included in the price.
New Zealand	Not expected	Not expected	Not expected	Similar culture to Australia.
Norway	Not expected, round up	Not expected	Round up fare	High wages mean tipping isn't part of the culture.
Peru	10% for tourists	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Also customary for tour guides and porters (e.g. Inca Trail).
Philippines	10% if not included	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Common and appreciated in tourist areas.
Poland	10%	5-10 PLN/bag	Round up fare	Common and appreciated for good service.
Portugal	5-10% optional	€1/bag	Round up fare	Appreciated but not obligatory.
Russia	10%	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Common in restaurants, especially in cities.
Singapore	Not customary, 10% service charge usually included	Not expected	Not expected	Tipping is actively discouraged in some settings (e.g. Changi Airport).
South Africa	10-15%	R10-20/bag	10%	Also customary for petrol-station attendants and car guards.
South Korea	No tipping	No tipping	No tipping	Not part of local culture; service charge (if any) is already in the price.
Spain	Not expected, round up	€1/bag	Round up fare	Locals rarely tip more than small change.
Sweden	Not expected, round up	Not expected	Round up fare	Service charge is normally built into prices.
Switzerland	Round up, optional	CHF 1-2/bag	Round up fare	Service is included by law; extra is a small courtesy.
Thailand	10% or round up	THB 20-50/bag	Round up fare	Not traditional but increasingly common in tourist areas.
Turkey	5-10%	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Cash tips preferred over card.
United Arab Emirates	10-15%	AED 5-10/bag	Round up fare	Many restaurants already add a service charge — tip only if it's missing.
United Kingdom	10-12% if not included	£1-2/bag	Round up fare	Check the bill — a service charge is often already added.
United States	15-20%	$1-2/bag, $2-5/night housekeeping	10-15%	Tipping is expected and often factored into service workers' income.
Vietnam	Round up, not required	Small note/bag	Round up fare	Appreciated in tourist-facing businesses, not expected elsewhere.