How much tip should you give in Spain?
In restaurants: 5–10% (propina), much more relaxed than in the USA, service often included. In hotels: 1–2 € per service. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Spain.
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Tipping Worldwide: questions & answers
The most common questions about Tipping Worldwide — answered briefly and directly.
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How much tip should you give in Greece?
In restaurants: 5–10%, not mandatory, up to 15% for very good service. In hotels: 1–2 € per luggage piece. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Greece.
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How much tip should you give in Italy?
In restaurants: Servizio usually included, leave 1–2 € on the table or round up, higher-end 5–10%, Coperto (1–3 €) is common. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Italy.
How much tip should you give in Portugal?
In restaurants: Not mandatory, 5–10% if satisfied, about 10% in upscale restaurants. In hotels: 1–2 € per luggage piece. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Portugal.
How much tip should you give in Croatia?
In restaurants: 10% for good service, not mandatory, give cash, do not use the card terminal. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Croatia.
How much tip should you give in France?
In restaurants: Service compris, round up or 5–10% for good service. In hotels: 1–2 € per service. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts France.
How much tip should you give in Turkey?
In restaurants: 5–10%, often already included as 'servis' on the bill. In hotels: 20–50 ₺ per day for housekeeping. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Turkey.
How much tip should you give in Iceland?
In restaurants: Not common, service is included in the price. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Iceland.
How much tip should you give in the Netherlands?
In restaurants: Reserved tipping culture: round up or about 10% for good service. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Netherlands.
How much tip should you give in Norway?
In restaurants: Not mandatory, 5–15% for good service, otherwise round up. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Norway.
How much tip should you give in Austria?
In restaurants: Common and expected: 5–10%, announce the rounded amount when paying. In hotels: 1–2 € per luggage piece. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Austria.
How much tip should you give in Cyprus?
In restaurants: 5–10%, service charge (usually 10%) is often already on the bill. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Cyprus.
How much tip should you give in Malta?
In restaurants: 5–10% for good service, if no service charge is on the bill. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Malta.
How much tip should you give in Montenegro?
In restaurants: 5–10% or round up to the nearest Euro, service charge may already be included. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Montenegro.
How much tip should you give in Switzerland?
In restaurants: Service is legally included, voluntarily 5–10% if satisfied. In hotels: 1–2 CHF per service. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Switzerland.
How much tip should you give in the United Kingdom?
In restaurants: 10–12.5%, often already included as 'service charge' on the bill, no tip at the bar in pubs. In taxis: 10%. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts United Kingdom.
How much tip should you give in Ireland?
In restaurants: 10–15%, if no service charge is applied, no tip at the bar in pubs. In hotels: 1–2 € for porters. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Ireland.
How much tip should you give in Sweden?
In restaurants: Not mandatory, 5–10% for good service (round up when paying by card). In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Sweden.
How much tip should you give in Denmark?
In restaurants: Not common, service is included, round up if satisfied. In taxis: Not expected. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Denmark.
How much tip should you give in the Czech Republic?
In restaurants: 10% is common, round up or announce the amount when paying. In taxis: Round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Czech Republic.
How much tip should you give in Thailand?
In restaurants: 5–10% or round up in good restaurants (20-baht note is common), Street food: nothing. In hotels: 20–50 THB per night for housekeeping. In taxis: round up, not necessary with Grab. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Thailand.
How much tip should you give in Indonesia?
In restaurants: 5–10% in upscale restaurants (service charge often included), not common in warungs. In hotels: small amount per night for housekeeping. In taxis: round up, not necessary with Grab/Gojek. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Indonesia.
How much tip should you give in Japan?
In restaurants: no tipping, it can be considered rude. In hotels: no tipping. In taxis: no tipping. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Japan.
How much tip should you give in Vietnam?
In restaurants: 5–10% in upscale restaurants, otherwise round up. In hotels: small amount per night for housekeeping. In taxis: round up, not necessary with Grab. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Vietnam.
How much tip should you give in the Maldives?
In restaurants: 10% service charge is automatically calculated, extra is optional. In hotels: 5–10 USD per day for butler/housekeeping is appreciated. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Maldives.
How much tip should you give in Sri Lanka?
In restaurants: 5–10% if no service charge is listed on the bill. In taxis: round up, private drivers about 1,000–2,000 LKR per day. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Sri Lanka.
How much tip should you give in India?
In restaurants: 10% if no service charge is applied. In hotels: 50–100 ₹ per luggage piece or per day for housekeeping. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts India.
How much tip should you give in Cambodia?
In restaurants: not mandatory, 5–10% or 1–2 USD is appreciated. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Cambodia.
How much tip should you give in Malaysia?
In restaurants: not common, 10% service charge is often already on the bill. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Malaysia.
How much tip should you give in the Philippines?
In restaurants: common, but without fixed percentages, round up or 5–10%. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Philippines.
How much tip should you give in the USA?
In restaurants: 18–22% (20% is standard), a fixed part of income, no option. In hotels: 2–5 USD per night for housekeeping, 1–2 USD per luggage piece. In taxis: 15–20%. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts USA.
How much tip should you give in Mexico?
In restaurants: 10–15% (15% in tourist areas), check if 'propina' is already included. In hotels: 1–2 USD per service, 2–5 USD per day for housekeeping. In taxis: 10% or round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Mexico.
How much tip should you give in Canada?
In restaurants: 15–20%, as in the USA, a fixed part of income. In hotels: 2–5 CAD per night for housekeeping. In taxis: 10–15%. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Canada.
How much tip should you give in Cuba?
In restaurants: 10%, often already included as service, give cash. In hotels: 1–2 USD per service, 2–5 USD per day for housekeeping. In taxis: 10%. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Cuba.
How much tip should you give in Costa Rica?
In restaurants: 13% tax and 10% service are automatically on the bill, extra is optional. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Costa Rica.
How much tip should you give in Brazil?
In restaurants: 10% 'serviço' is almost always on the bill, extra is uncommon. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Brazil.
How much tip should you give in Peru?
In restaurants: 10% standard, often listed as 'propina sugerida' on the bill. In taxis: round up, not percentage-based. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Peru.
How much tip should you give in Argentina?
In restaurants: 10% standard, give cash. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Argentina.
How much tip should you give in Colombia?
In restaurants: 10% standard, often asked or added as 'servicio incluido'. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Colombia.
How much tip should you give in Chile?
In restaurants: 10%, often listed as 'servicio' on the bill, check if included. In taxis: round up. As of August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Chile.
How much tip should you give in Morocco?
In restaurants: About 10%, small services 5–10 MAD. In hotels: 1–2 € per luggage piece. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Morocco.
How much tip should you give in South Africa?
In restaurants: 10–15%. In hotels: Safari guide about 10–15 USD/day, lodge team about 5 USD/day (pool). In taxis: 10% or round up, gas station attendant 10–20 ZAR. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts South Africa.
How much tip should you give in Tanzania?
In restaurants: 10–15%. In hotels: Safari guide about 10–15 USD/day per guest, lodge team about 5–10 USD/day (pool). In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Tanzania.
How much tip should you give in Egypt?
In restaurants: 10–15%, tipping is a social practice, keep small bills ready. In hotels: 20–50 LE per day for housekeeping, 20–50 LE for porters. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Egypt.
How much tip should you give in Kenya?
In restaurants: 10–15%. In hotels: Safari guide about 10–15 USD/day per guest, lodge team about 5 USD/day. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Kenya.
How much tip should you give in Namibia?
In restaurants: 10–15%. In hotels: Safari guide/tracker about 5–15 USD per day, lodge team into the pool. In taxis: Round up, gas station attendant 5–10 NAD. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Namibia.
How much tip should you give in Australia?
In restaurants: Not expected, in upscale restaurants about 10% for very good service. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Australia.
How much tip should you give in New Zealand?
In restaurants: Not common and not expected, 5–10% only for outstanding service. In taxis: No tip. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts New Zealand.
How much tip should you give in Fiji?
In restaurants: Not common, in upscale resorts 5–10% is appreciated. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Fiji.
How much tip should you give in French Polynesia?
In restaurants: Not common, service is included, rounding up is welcome. In taxis: No tip expected. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts French Polynesia.
How much tip should you give in Slovenia?
In restaurants: 5–10% if satisfied, rounding up is common. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Slovenia.
How much tip should you give in Poland?
In restaurants: About 10% for good service. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Poland.
How much tip should you give in Belgium?
In restaurants: Service is usually included, 5–10% if satisfied is appreciated. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Belgium.
How much tip should you give in Romania?
In restaurants: 5–10%, leave on the table or mention when paying. In hotels: 5–10 RON per service. In taxis: 5–10 RON or round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Romania.
How much tip should you give in Hungary?
In restaurants: 10–15%, mention the amount when paying ('that's fine'). In hotels: 500–1,000 HUF for special services. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Hungary.
How much tip should you give in Finland?
In restaurants: Not expected, rounding up is sufficient. In taxis: Not expected. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Finland.
How much tip should you give in Georgia?
In restaurants: About 10%, often already included as service on the bill. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Georgia.
How much tip should you give in Albania?
In restaurants: Round up or about 10% for good service. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Albania.
How much tip should you give in South Korea?
In restaurants: No tip, uncommon and can be confusing. In taxis: No tip. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts South Korea.
How much tip should you give in Taiwan?
In restaurants: Not common, upscale places sometimes add a 10% service charge. In taxis: No tip. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Taiwan.
How much tip should you give in Jordan?
In restaurants: About 10%, if no service charge is added. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Jordan.
How much tip should you give in Nepal?
In restaurants: 5–10%, if no service charge, trekking guides/porters about 10–15% of tour costs. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Nepal.
How much tip should you give in Oman?
In restaurants: About 10%, often already included as a service charge. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Oman.
How much tip should you give in Laos?
In restaurants: Not strictly expected, round up or 5–10% in tourist restaurants. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Laos.
How much tip should you give in Myanmar?
In restaurants: Traditionally uncommon, 5–10% is appreciated in tourist restaurants. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Myanmar.
How much tip should you give in Ecuador?
In restaurants: Not expected in simple places, about 10% in upscale places (sometimes included as 'servicio'). In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Ecuador.
How much tip should you give in Guatemala?
In restaurants: About 10% is common (sometimes listed as 'propina' on the bill). In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Guatemala.
How much tip should you give in Bolivia?
In restaurants: No fixed standard, about 5–10% in tourist restaurants. In taxis: Round up. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Bolivia.
How much tip should you give in the Dominican Republic?
In restaurants: 10–15%, 10% service is often already on the bill. In hotels: 1–2 USD per service, 2–5 USD per day for housekeeping (even in all-inclusive). In taxis: 10%. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Dominican Republic.
How much tip should you give in Jamaica?
In restaurants: 10–15%, often not automatically included. In hotels: Keep small bills for housekeeping/waitstaff (even in all-inclusive). In taxis: 10%. Status: August 2026, more in the Travel Facts Jamaica.
Do you tip in England?
Yes, in restaurants in England, you tip 10 to 12.5%. Many restaurants already include a service charge of 12.5%, so be sure to check the bill. In pubs, no tip is expected at the bar, and in taxis, you round up to the next pound. More about this: United Kingdom Practical A to Z.
Do you tip in the Netherlands?
Yes, in the Netherlands, tipping is not mandatory but customary: in restaurants, you give 5 to 10% or round up, and in cafés and bars, you round up to the next euro. In taxis, you also round up. More about this: Netherlands A to Z.
Do you tip in Paris?
In Paris, service is included in the price (service compris), so tipping is not required. It is customary to round up or give 5 to 10% for good service. More about this: Travel Facts France.
How much do you tip in Dubai?
In Dubai, tipping is not mandatory but customary: in restaurants, you tip 10 to 15% if no service charge is included, in taxis you round up or give 5 to 10 AED. The porter receives 10 to 20 AED per piece of luggage. More about this: Practical A to Z for Dubai.
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