How much to tip servers, taxi drivers, and hotel staff in 49 countries around the world
Abu Dhabi
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't expected, but appreciated — 10 AED ($2.72) for a good tip or 20 AED ($5.45) for really good service
How much to tip for taxis: Round off taxi fares to the nearest 5 AED ($1.36)
How much to tip for hotels: 5 AED ($1.36) for a good tip
Austria
How much to tip at restaurants: Many restaurants include tax and service charge in the bill; it's customary to round up the total when paying
How much to tip for taxis: 10% over the meter fare
How much to tip for hotels: €1 ($1.16) per bag for porters
Australia
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't necessary, but you can tip 10% if the service was particularly good
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't expected
How much to tip for hotels: $1 AUD ($0.74) per bag for porters
Bali
How much to tip at restaurants: Some restaurants include a 5% to 10% service charge to their bill, but if they don't, tip 10% of the total bill
How much to tip for taxis: Round up the fare for convenience
How much to tip for hotels: 2,500 to 5,000 IDR ($0.18 to $0.36) for porters and 2,500 to 5,000 IDR ($0.18 to $0.36) per night for housekeeping staff
Belgium
How much to tip at restaurants: A service charge of 10% to 15% is generally applied to the bill, so tipping is not expected
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't required or expected, but some round up to the nearest euro
How much to tip for hotels: Tipping isn't common because the bill includes services
Brazil
How much to tip at restaurants: A standard service fee of 10% is included at most restaurants and bars, but if it's not, you can leave a 10% to 15% tip
How much to tip for taxis: Radio taxis charge a set price and don't require a tip, while it's customary to round the fare up to the nearest full number for common taxis
How much to tip for hotels: 5 to 10 MAD ($0.52 to $1.05) for porters and 5 MAD ($0.52) a night for good housekeeping service
Bulgaria
How much to tip at restaurants: At restaurants, round off the bill to a convenient amount or add a maximum of 10%. At bars, tip 1 to 2 BGN ($0.59 to $1.19) per round
How much to tip for taxis: Round up the cab fare
How much to tip for hotels: 1.50 BGN ($0.89) per bag for porters and 1 to 1.50 BGN ($0.59 to $0.89) per day for housekeeping staff
Canada
How much to tip at restaurants: At restaurants, tip 15% to 20% of the total bill before tax, 25% for exceptional service, or 5% to 10% for poor service. At bars, tip 10% to 20% or "keep the change"
How much to tip for taxis: 10% to 20% of the total fare
How much to tip for hotels: $2 CAD ($1.51) for a doorman if they hail a cab, $2 to $5 ($1.51 to $3.79) per bag for a porter, and $2 ($1.51) or $5 ($3.79) a day or a lump sum at the end of your stay for housekeeping; for room service, check whether a tip is included in the cost before tipping
Cambodia
How much to tip at restaurants: There is no standard at restaurants, but tipping is always appreciated — 10% of the total bill is average
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers won't expect tips
How much to tip for hotels: Tipping isn't customary, but you can reward good service with 4,000 KHR ($0.00025) per bag for a porter and 4,000 KMH($0.00025) per night for housekeeping
China
How much to tip at restaurants: Most restaurants have a no-tipping policy, and offering gratuity may be considered impolite
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers often don't accept tips
How much to tip for hotels: The only place a tip might be expected is at a high-end hotel catering to western tourists
Croatia
How much to tip at restaurants: Tip and taxes are often included in the bill, so tipping isn't necessary, but 10% of the bill is a good rule of thumb if the service deserved a tip; loose change or rounding up to the next convenient number is acceptable at bars
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers aren't usually tipped
How much to tip for hotels: 5 to 10 HRK ($0.79 to $1.57) per bag for porters
Cuba
How much to tip at restaurants: 10% to 15% of the total bill
How much to tip for taxis: 1 to 3 CUC ($1 to $3) per trip
How much to tip for hotels: 1 CUC ($1) for a porter carrying your bags and 1 CUC ($1) per night for housekeeping
Czech Republic
How much to tip at restaurants: 10% to 15% at restaurants; loose change or round up the bill at a bar
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't required
How much to tip for hotels: 40 CZK ($1.80) for porters carrying your bags
Denmark
How much to tip at restaurants: Service bills already include gratuity, but a tip of 10% for good service is always appreciated
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't expected but appreciated; you can round up to the nearest whole number
How much to tip for hotels: 5 DKK ($0.16) per bag
Egypt
How much to tip at restaurants: Up to 10% of the bill
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers don't expect tips for short journeys, but for multiple stops, add 10% to the total fare
How much to tip for hotels: 3 to 5 EGP ($0.17 to $0.28) per bag for porters and 5 to 10 EGP ($0.17 to $0.56) per night for housekeeping
France
How much to tip at restaurants: €1 ($1.16) for every €20 ($23.22) at regular restaurants, 0r 5% of the bill at a fancier restaurant; €1 to €4 ($1.16 to $4.64) per drink round, depending on amount of drinks ordered at the bar
How much to tip for taxis: 10% of the fare
How much to tip for hotels: €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) per bag for porters; €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) every morning for housekeeping; €1 to €3 ($1.16 to $3.48) for room service waiters, despite service charges; and €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) for a doorman hailing a taxi
Finland
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't the norm at restaurants, but you can leave a small tip of 5 to 10% for good service. At bars, it's appreciated if you leave any small change
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't customary, but rounding up the fare for convenience is appreciated
How much to tip for hotels: Tipping at hotels is fairly rare, but a few euros for good service is appreciated
Germany
How much to tip at restaurants:Service and VAT are included in the menu price, but it's common to round up the amount — add 5% to 10% ending with a full euro amount
How much to tip for taxis: 5% to 10%
How much to tip for hotels: €1 ($1.16) per bag for porters and €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) per day for housekeeping
Greece
How much to tip at restaurants:Tips aren't required, but it's common to round up the amount, especially when paying with cash
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't necessary, but taxi drivers generally expect it from tourists
How much to tip for hotels: €1 ($1.16) per bag for porters and €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) per day for housekeeping, although tipping housekeeping isn't necessary
Hong Kong
How much to tip at restaurants: A 10% service charge is usually included in most restaurant bills, but you can leave coins if paying with cash or round up the amount you wish to tip if paying by card
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers usually round up to the nearest dollar amount as a tip to themselves
How much to tip for hotels: 2 to 3 HKD ($0.25 to $0.38) per piece of luggage carried for bellboys
Hungary
How much to tip at restaurants: Around 10% of the bill at a bar or restaurant — it's considered rude if you don't tip the waiter
How much to tip for taxis: 10% of the fare
How much to tip for hotels: 500 forint for a porter who carried your bags to your room
Iceland
How much to tip at restaurants: Service fees are always included in the bill, so tipping is never expected, but it is appreciated
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't customary
How much to tip for hotels: Hotel stays include a service charge, so tips aren't expected
India
How much to tip at restaurants: Between 5% to 10%, depending on the quality of service
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't customary, but rounding up is appreciated
How much to tip for hotels: 50 INR ($0.73) per bag for porters and 250 rupees ($3.67) per night for housekeeping
Ireland
How much to tip at restaurants:At restaurants, if no service charge is included in the bill, tip 10% to 12.5% of the bill. Tips aren't expected at bars, bur consider leaving €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) for an extended stay or large rounds
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest euro or tip 5% to 10% if the driver was particularly helpful
How much to tip for hotels: €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) per bag for porters and €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) per night for housekeeping
Italy
How much to tip at restaurants: A service charge is included with the check, but you can round up the bill for good service. At a hotel bar, tip €1 ($1.16) and up for a round of drinks
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping is unusual, but appreciated — round up to the nearest euro
How much to tip for hotels: Tip doormen €1 ($1.16) for carrying bags and €0.50 ($0.58) for calling a cab, porters €1 to €3 ($1.16 to $3.48) per bag, and housekeeping €1 ($1.16) per day or €4 to €6 ($4.64 to $6.97) per week
Japan
How much to tip at restaurants: Nothing — tipping isn't a common practice, and tips might be politely refused
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't necessary
How much to tip for hotels: It's not customary to tip employees
Macau
How much to tip at restaurants: A service charge is usually included in most restaurant bills, but if it's not, you can leave 5% to 10% for good service
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest MOP/HKD
How much to tip for hotels: Hotel staff, except bellboys, don't expect tips
Malaysia
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't customary
How much to tip for taxis: Tips aren't expected
How much to tip for hotels: Tips aren't expected, but some hotels may put an extra 5% to 10% on top of the bill as a service fee
Mexico
How much to tip at restaurants:the value added tax (listed as IVA). At bars, leave a minimum of 20 MXN ($0.97) per round of drinks or 15% to 20% of the total if you're running a tab — if you're receiving happy hour half-price, tip on the regular pricing amount
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping taxi drivers isn't customary, but if they help you with your bags, tip 6 to 13 MXN ($0.29 to $0.63)
How much to tip for hotels: Tip porters 12 to 26 MXN ($0.15 to $1.26) per bag or more if you have a lot of luggage or very heavy bags. Leave at least 13 MXN ($0.63) a night for housekeeping
Morocco
How much to tip at restaurants: There is no rule of thumb, but 10% is acceptable for good service
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest 5 MAD ($0.52)
How much to tip for hotels: 5 to 10 MAD ($0.52 to $1.05) for porters and 20 MAD ($2.10) per day or 100 MAD ($10.49) per week for housekeeping staff
Netherlands
How much to tip at restaurants: Service charge at restaurants is included in the price of the meal, but you can leave 10% for exceptional service
How much to tip for taxis: Round fare to the nearest €1 ($1.16)
How much to tip for hotels: A few euros for the porter
New Zealand
How much to tip at restaurants: Tips aren't expected, but you can reward good service with small change — some restaurants may have a tip jar on the counter
How much to tip for taxis: Round up for convenience
How much to tip for hotels: It's not customary to tip
Norway
How much to tip at restaurants: A service charge is usually included in the bill, but you can round to the nearest 10 or 100 NOK ($1.23 to $12.27). A 10% to 15% tip is considered generous
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest NOK
How much to tip for hotels: A service charge is usually included in the bill, so tipping is uncommon
Peru
How much to tip at restaurants: Most restaurant and bar bills include 10% gratuity, but it's customary to add an extra 10% for good service
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't expected because fares are negotiated beforehand
How much to tip for hotels: 1 PEN ($0.30) per bag for porters
Poland
How much to tip at restaurants: 10% to 15% of the bill
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping is uncommon, but you can tip around 10% to 15%
How much to tip for hotels: Tipping is uncommon
Portugal
How much to tip at restaurants: Add a 10% tip to the bill in tourist areas, but check the bill to see if service is included at restaurants. Tip a euro or two at the bar if the service is good; otherwise, tipping isn't required
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest €5 ($5.80) of your total fare
How much to tip for hotels: €1 to €2 ($1.16 to $2.32) for per bag for porters
Russia
How much to tip at restaurants: 5% to 10% at restaurants
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't needed
How much to tip for hotels: Between 20 and 100 RUB ($0.31 to $1.57) for porters, depending on the amount of bags, and 50 RUB ($0.79) a day for housekeeping, to be left in an ashtray
Singapore
How much to tip at restaurants: Despite restaurants having a service charge, it's standard to tip 10% — hand the waitstaff cash directly while thanking them for their service
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't customary, but rounding up the fare for convenience is appreciated
How much to tip for hotels: 1 or 2 SGD ($0.74 to $1.48) per bag
South Korea
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't required or expected
How much to tip for taxis: Taxi drivers appreciate it if you tell them to "keep the change," but it's not required or expected
How much to tip for hotels: Most major hotels add a compulsory 10% service charge to the bill
Spain
How much to tip at restaurants: 5% to 10% at restaurants and the nearest €1 ($1.16) rounded up at bars
How much to tip for taxis: 10% of the total fare, or extra if the driver helps with bags, but rides from airports automatically carry a surcharge and small handling fee for each piece of luggage
How much to tip for hotels: €0.50 ($0.58) per bag for porters, €0.50 ($0.58) for room service and for doormen if they hail a taxi, and €0.50($0.58) per night for housekeeping (but it's not expected)
Sri Lanka
How much to tip at restaurants: A 10% service charge may be added to your restaurant bill, but it may not be passed on to your waiter, so leave a few LKR extra. Tip bar staff 100 LKR ($0.63) as you leave
How much to tip for taxis: 10% of your fare
How much to tip for hotels: 100 LKR ($0.63) a day for housekeeping and 50 LKR ($0.31) for porters carrying your bags
Sweden
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't mandatory at restaurants, since a service charge is usually included in the bill, but you can tip 10% of the bill if you had an enjoyable experience. At bars, you leave any small change
How much to tip for taxis: Round up to the nearest SEK
How much to tip for hotels: Your stay will include a service charge, so tips aren't expected
Switzerland
How much to tip at restaurants: All service charges are included in published prices, but you can round up the bill to the nearest 10 CHF ($10.05) for good service
How much to tip for taxis: Round up or add 5%
How much to tip for hotels: 1 to 2 CHF ($1.01 to $2.01) per bag for porters
Thailand
How much to tip at restaurants: Some restaurants include a 10% service charge in the bill, but it's customary to leave behind loose change in coins as a tip. At more upscale restaurants, a larger tip of 10% is common
How much to tip for taxis: Round up the fare to the nearest 5 TBH ($0.15)
How much to tip for hotels: Most hotels include a 10% service charge in the bill, but you can tip 20 to 50 TBH ($.61 to $1.53) for a porter carrying your bags to your room and 20 THB ($.61) for housekeeping, to be left under your pillow
Tunisia
How much to tip at restaurants: 5% to 15%, or round up the bill to the nearest 10 TND ($3.85)
How much to tip for taxis: Add 5% to the fare for good service
How much to tip for hotels: 5 TND ($1.92) for the porter carrying your bags and 20 TND ($7.70) a week for housekeeping
Turkey
How much to tip at restaurants: 10% to 15% in restaurants
How much to tip for taxis: Tips aren't expected, but rounding up the fare is appreciated
How much to tip for hotels: It's customary to leave a tip for hotel chambermaids and 2 to 5 TRY ($0.42 to $1.06) for porters
UK
How much to tip at restaurants: In restaurants with waitstaff, it's usual to tip around 10%. In some restaurants, a service charge of 10% or 12.5% is added to the bill. Bartenders don't expect to be tipped, but you can tip around £1 ($1.32)
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't required, but it's customary to round up to the nearest pound as a convenience
How much to tip for hotels: £2 ($2.65) for a porter bringing your bags to your room
United States
How much to tip at restaurants: At restaurants, tip 15% to 20% of the bill, based on quality of service; if the service is bad, it's customary to tip as low as 10%. For bartenders, tip $1 per drink or 15% to 20% of the total bill
How much to tip for taxis: 10% to 15% of the fare, based on service
How much to tip for hotels: $2 to $3 per night for housekeeping; $1 to $2 per room service delivery, regardless of service charge; $1 to $2 per bag, or more if the bags are very heavy, for porters; $2 to $5 for valet; $1 to $2 for doormen if they hail a taxi; $5 and up per difficult request for a concierge, although it's not expected
Vietnam
How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't customary, but some restaurants may include a 5% service charge, and a 5% to 10% tip is always welcome for good service. At the bar, you can leave loose change or round up the bill
How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't expected, but taxi drivers appreciate it if you tell them to "keep the change"
How much to tip for hotels: 2,000 to 4,000 VND ($0.087 to ($0.17) for porters carrying your bags
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