Tipping Calculator by Country
Calculate the right tip amount for restaurants, taxis, and hotels in 50+ countries. Local tipping customs vary wildly — avoid awkward moments + insults.
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Quick Reference: Tipping Around the World
- USA: 18-22% restaurants, 15-20% taxis, $3-5/night housekeeping
- Canada: 15-20% restaurants, similar to USA
- Mexico: 10-15% restaurants, round up taxis
- UK + Ireland: 10-12.5% restaurants (often included), round up taxis
- France + Italy + Spain: 5-10% if service not included, often just round up
- Germany + Netherlands: 5-10% round up
- Japan + South Korea: DO NOT TIP – considered insulting
- China: Generally not expected, $2-5 in hotels OK
- Thailand + Vietnam + Indonesia: 10% restaurants, round up taxis
- India: 10% restaurants, ₹50-100 ($1-2) for hotel staff
- UAE (Dubai): 10-15% restaurants, round up taxis
- Egypt: Baksheesh culture – 10-15% restaurants, $1-2 for everything else
- Morocco: 10% restaurants, $1-2 for bathroom attendants, $5-10 day tour guide
- Brazil + Argentina: 10% restaurants (often included), $1-2 taxis
- Australia + New Zealand: Tipping NOT expected, round up for great service
FAQ
How much should I tip in restaurants abroad?
Varies wildly. USA: 18-22%. Canada + UK: 10-15%. Most of Europe: 5-10% (or service included). Japan + Korea: don’t tip (offensive). Middle East: 10-15%. Latin America: 10%. Use this calculator for specifics.
Do I tip taxi drivers internationally?
USA + Canada: 15-20%. UK + Europe: round up or 10% for friendly service. Asia: usually not expected. Middle East: 10%. Use Uber/Bolt/Grab apps – the app handles tipping where customary.
How much do I tip hotel housekeeping?
USA: $3-5/night. Europe: $1-2/day or skip. Asia: not expected (Japan: offensive). Latin America: $1-2/day. Leave cash WITH a thank-you note daily, not just at checkout.
Should I tip in Japan?
NO. Tipping in Japan is considered insulting – it implies the staff isn’t earning a proper wage. Service is included in prices. Same applies to South Korea. China is mixed – high-end hotels OK to tip, restaurants not expected.
What if service is bad?
USA: still tip 10-12% (any less = silent protest). Europe: skip the tip or 5%. Asia: not a factor. If service was truly terrible, speak to manager rather than just adjusting tip.
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