Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip in 62 Countries (2026)

Tipping in Austria (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Round up by ~5-10% (state the total as you pay); tips are not included in the bill
• Cafes & bars: Round up to a convenient amount; roughly 5-10% in cafes
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the nearest euro or up to about 10%
• Hotel housekeeping: EUR 1-2 per night; EUR 1-2 per bag for bellhops
• Tour guides: A few euros per person on group tours; EUR 20-40 per day for a private guide

Good to know: Tip in cash and state the total as you pay; card tips may not reach the server

Tipping in Croatia (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Around 10% (5-10% at a konoba or pizzeria, 10-20% upscale); check for an added service charge
• Cafes & bars: Round up to an even amount or leave about 5%
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the metered fare, ~10% for long or pleasant transfers
• Hotel housekeeping: EUR 1-2 per night; EUR 1-2 per bag for bellhops
• Tour guides: About EUR 8-10 per person per day for a good guide

Good to know: Croatia uses the euro (since 2023); since 2024 card machines often prompt a tip, though cash is common and tips optional

Tipping in Czechia (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: ~10% is customary (5-10%); most locals round up or tell the server the total. Not mandatory
• Cafes & bars: Round up or up to 10%
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to nearest 10-20 CZK; 5-10% on longer or exceptional rides
• Hotel housekeeping: 50-100 CZK per night; leave clearly marked 'for housekeeping'
• Tour guides: Group tours 50-100 CZK/person; private tours 200-500 CZK

Good to know: Real tipping culture (~10%) unlike the Nordics, but never mandatory; card terminals now prompt a tip %.

Tipping in Denmark (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: Included by law in menu prices; tip only for exceptional service, amount up to you
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up if you like
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to nearest krone for helpful service
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected, even for cleaning or luggage; small tip only if exceptional
• Tour guides: Not expected; a small optional tip for an outstanding guide is appreciated

Good to know: Danish law requires service/gratuity be included in listed prices; tipping is purely voluntary.

Tipping in Finland (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: Included in menu prices; not expected. ~5-10% only for exceptional service at high-end venues
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up the total if you wish
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to nearest euro
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; a few euros, or 1-2 EUR/bag for porters, is optional
• Tour guides: Not expected; a small optional amount for a great guide is appreciated

Good to know: Service is built into prices and staff earn set wages, so tipping is symbolic; inclusion is by custom, not a specific tipping law.

Tipping in France (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: Service (approx 15%) is included by law (service compris); leave 5-10% only for exceptional fine dining, otherwise just round up
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up or leave 20-50 centimes per drink
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to the nearest euro (e.g. 18.50 to 20)
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 euro per night, left daily; optional
• Tour guides: Not obligatory; 5-10% or a few euro per person if pleased

Good to know: Service compris means service is legally in the price; extra tipping is purely optional, never obligatory

Tipping in Germany (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% is normal; state the total including tip to the server as you pay, and round up smaller bills
• Cafes & bars: Round up to the next euro or leave coins in the counter tip jar
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the next euro
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 euro per night is typical; some guides suggest 3-5 euro in upscale hotels; optional
• Tour guides: Up to 10% on top of the excursion cost

Good to know: Tell the server the total incl. tip when paying (Trinkgeld); do not just leave it on the table

Tipping in Greece (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not obligatory but customary; locals add 5-10% or round up in tavernas (some guides cite up to 10-15%)
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up (e.g. 1.65 to 2 euro)
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the nearest euro; about 10% for longer rides or if helped with luggage
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 euro per day; optional
• Tour guides: Customary but not obligatory: about 10-15% of the tour price, or roughly 20 euro/person per day for private guides; a few euro per person on group or tip-based walking tours

Good to know: Leave cash on the table so the server receives it directly rather than the house

Tipping in Hungary (Expected)

• Restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge; many bills now add a 12.5% szervizdij (legally capped at 15% for retail) - then no extra needed
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave ~10%; small change at bars
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to nearest 100-500 HUF or ~10% of fare
• Hotel housekeeping: 500-1,000 HUF per night
• Tour guides: About 10% of the tour price for a good day tour

Good to know: Check the bill for a szervizdij service charge (often 12.5%); if present, no extra tip. Cash still preferred.

Tipping in Iceland (Not customary)

Best months: Jun–Aug · 9–13°C days · rainy (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: Not expected; service is built into prices. Round up or 5-10% only for exceptional service
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; drop small change or round up if you wish
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the metered fare if you like
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; 500-1000 ISK for exceptional help is generous
• Tour guides: Most tipped service; ~1000-2000 ISK/day (or 10-20 USD) for a great guide

Good to know: Fair wages and service built into prices; tipping never expected. Tip in ISK, not foreign coins.

Tipping in Ireland (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10-15% for table service if no service charge; large groups may see an automatic charge
• Cafes & bars: Not expected at self-service; round up or EUR 1-2 for great service; tip on table rounds
• Taxis / rideshare: Not mandatory; round up to the nearest EUR 5 or add about 10%
• Hotel housekeeping: Not really expected; EUR 1-2 per bag for porters is the more common gesture
• Tour guides: A few euros per person per day for a good guide; more for private guides

Good to know: Wages are decent so staff don't rely on tips; you can usually add a tip on card - just ask

Tipping in Italy (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Check bill first: coperto (1-3 euro/person cover) and any servizio are not gratuities; if none, round up or leave 1-2 euro/person
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; leave small change (e.g. 0.20 euro) for a counter coffee
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the fare
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 euro per day; optional
• Tour guides: Commonly tipped: 5-10 euro/person group tours, 10-20 euro/person private

Good to know: Coperto is a cover charge, not a tip; a servizio charge (10-15%) when present replaces any tip

Tipping in Netherlands (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% for good service; service is baked into the listed prices, so rounding up is also fine
• Cafes & bars: Round up to the nearest euro; leave small change for coffee or drinks
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the fare or add EUR 1-2 for help with luggage
• Hotel housekeeping: EUR 1-2 per night, usually left at the end of the stay
• Tour guides: About 10% of the tour price; a few euros per person is common on group tours

Good to know: Prices include service and staff earn minimum wage by custom, not a specific law; tips are a modest optional bonus

Tipping in Norway (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not expected; round up or 5-10% for good service, usually at the card terminal
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; not expected
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up the fare to a convenient amount; not expected
• Hotel housekeeping: Optional; 20-50 NOK per night if you wish
• Tour guides: Optional; ~50-100 NOK/person full-day, 100-200 NOK/person private tours

Good to know: Some city/tourist venues add a service charge; if so an extra tip is not needed. Card tipping is normal.

Tipping in Poland (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10-15% for good service if no service charge; rounding up is common and acceptable
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave a few zloty; ~10% for table service
• Taxis / rideshare: Not obligatory; round up the fare, 5-10% for longer rides
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected at budget places; 15-20 PLN per night at higher-end hotels
• Tour guides: 50-100 PLN per day for guides; 20-50 PLN for drivers

Good to know: Saying 'dziekuje' when handing over cash can mean 'keep the change' - state the amount clearly. Cash preferred.

Tipping in Portugal (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not expected; round up or leave 5-10% for good service; service charges are rarely added to the bill
• Cafes & bars: Not customary for a quick drink; round up or leave a coin if there is table service
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up or add 1-2 euro
• Hotel housekeeping: About 1 euro per night; optional
• Tour guides: 5-10 euro/person for group tours; 10-15% of the cost for private tours

Good to know: Service charges are rarely on the bill, so tips go straight to staff; all tipping is optional

Tipping in Spain (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not expected; round up, or leave 5-10% only for good service at nicer places
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; leave a few cents or round up to the nearest euro
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to the nearest euro
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 euro per day, left daily; optional
• Tour guides: About 5 euro/person for group tours; 10-20 euro/person for half-day private, more for a full day

Good to know: Tip in cash - card tips may not reach staff; the propina is always modest and optional

Tipping in Sweden (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not obligatory; round up or 5-10% for good service (growing in cities)
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; not expected
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to nearest 10 SEK; not expected
• Hotel housekeeping: Rare; 20-50 SEK per night is generous if you tip
• Tour guides: Optional; ~50-100 SEK city tours, 100-200 SEK/day private

Good to know: Genuinely not expected anywhere; service and fair wages included. Card terminals may prompt a tip.

Tipping in Switzerland (Round up only)

Best months: Jul–Sep · 15–24°C days · rainy (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: Service is included by law; round up the bill or add 5-10% for good service
• Cafes & bars: Round up to the nearest franc
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up the fare to a convenient CHF (e.g. 27.40 to 30); ~5-10% on long rides
• Hotel housekeeping: CHF 2-5 per night, entirely optional
• Tour guides: Not customary as service is included; CHF 10-20 per day is a kind gesture for a great guide

Good to know: Swiss law has required service charges to be included in prices since 1974, so tipping is optional and modest

Tipping in Turkey (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% in cash if no service charge; 10-15% at high-end dining
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; not required for a coffee
• Taxis / rideshare: Drivers not usually tipped; round the fare up (say 'ustu kalsin' - keep the change)
• Hotel housekeeping: Small tip, roughly 50-100 TRY (a few euros) per night
• Tour guides: About 10% of the tour cost, roughly USD 20-40 per day for private guides

Good to know: Tip (bahsis) in cash; a servis ucreti (10-15%) may be on the bill. Lira shifts with inflation, so many reckon in EUR/USD.

Tipping in United Kingdom (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge; many restaurants add ~12.5% (optional and removable)
• Cafes & bars: No tip when ordering at the bar or counter; small tip or round up for table service
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the nearest pound, or ~10-15% for black cabs and licensed minicabs
• Hotel housekeeping: GBP 1-2 per night, optional and less ingrained than in the US
• Tour guides: About 10% of the tour cost, or roughly GBP 20-40 per day for a good guide

Good to know: Restaurant service charge (usually 12.5%) is optional; ask to remove it and tip directly if you prefer

Tipping in Israel (Expected)

• Restaurants: 10-15% expected (12% is typical); rarely added to the bill, so add it yourself; servers prefer cash
• Cafes & bars: Round up or ~10% at cafes; about 10% for table service at bars
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected for short metered city rides; round up; 10-20 ILS for airport runs or luggage help
• Hotel housekeeping: Not obligatory; ~10-20 ILS per night appreciated; porters 10-20 ILS per bag
• Tour guides: Private guide ~100-150 ILS per day for a small group, often split with the driver; bus drivers 15-25 ILS per person per day

Good to know: Tip in shekels cash; the 18% on your bill is VAT (a tax), not service; card tips often never reach staff

Tipping in Jordan (Expected)

Best months: Apr–Jun · 16–29°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 10% if no service charge; many mid-range/upscale places in Amman and tourist areas add 10% already
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; about 10% for proper table service
• Taxis / rideshare: Round the fare up (e.g. 4.5 JOD to 5 JOD); 1-2 JOD extra on longer journeys
• Hotel housekeeping: 1-2 JOD per night, left daily on the bedside table
• Tour guides: 5-10 JOD per person for a half-day guide, ~15-20 JOD per group full-day; drivers 5-10 JOD/day; Wadi Rum guide ~10 JOD

Good to know: Tip in dinars cash directly to the person; baksheesh is customary across the tourism sector

Tipping in United Arab Emirates (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge; the common 10% service charge usually goes to the venue, not the staff
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave AED 5-10
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the nearest dirham, or AED 5-10 for short rides
• Hotel housekeeping: AED 5-10 per night
• Tour guides: AED 50-100 per day for a private guide

Good to know: A 10-12% service charge is often added but goes to the establishment; tip staff in cash (AED) to reach them

Tipping in Cambodia (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Around 10% where no service charge (about 5% for basic service); larger places may add a 10% service charge
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up or leave small change
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up the fare; tuk-tuk/taxi tips not expected, extra $1-2 for long or helpful rides
• Hotel housekeeping: ~$1-2 (4,000-8,000 KHR) per night; same per bag for bellhops
• Tour guides: $5-10/day for group tours, $10-20/day private (or roughly 10%)

Good to know: Small, clean US dollar bills are widely accepted; locals often prefer riel (KHR) for small tips under $5.

Tipping in China (Not customary)

• Restaurants: Not customary on the mainland; upscale venues may add a 10-15% service charge
• Cafes & bars: Not expected
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; drivers may refuse - rounding up is fine
• Hotel housekeeping: Not customary; at luxury hotels an optional CNY 20-50 is increasingly accepted
• Tour guides: Now common on organized tours; tip guide and driver separately, ~CNY 50-200 per day for private guides

Good to know: Mainland: not customary and can embarrass. Hong Kong & Macau differ - about 10% service charge is typically added.

Tipping in Hong Kong (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Many sit-down places add a 10% service charge; leaving the change or ~10% extra is polite, not required
• Cafes & bars: Leave loose change; some bars add 10% service charge; not expected at cafes or takeout
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round the fare up to the nearest HK dollar or leave the coins
• Hotel housekeeping: Luxury hotels only: HK$20-40 per night; porters about HK$20 per bag
• Tour guides: Not required; HK$50-100 per day for a good private or group guide is appreciated

Good to know: The 10% service charge often does not reach staff; small cash extra is welcomed but never expected

Tipping in India (Expected)

Best months: Nov–Jan · 9–21°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge; any service charge is legally voluntary and can be removed on request
• Cafes & bars: Not expected at casual spots; round up or leave INR 20-50
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to nearest INR 10-20; small in-app tip for Uber/Ola; autos usually just rounded up
• Hotel housekeeping: INR 100-200 per night, given daily so it reaches the right shift
• Tour guides: INR 500-1,000 per day for a private guide; drivers INR 200-500 per day

Good to know: Service charge is not mandatory (2025 Delhi HC/CCPA ruling) and can be refused; tip staff in cash

Tipping in Indonesia (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge; upscale adds ~10% service + 11% tax, then just round up
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; 5-10% at cafes/spas without a service charge
• Taxis / rideshare: Not mandatory; round up the fare (~10% on metered taxis). Ride apps (Grab/Gojek) not expected, but IDR 5,000-10,000 is appreciated
• Hotel housekeeping: 20,000-50,000 IDR (~$1.50-3.50) per day is standard and appreciated
• Tour guides: 50,000 IDR for basic service up to ~$10+/day; ~5-10% for a full-day tour

Good to know: Luxury venues add 10% service + 11% tax; tip in rupiah and hand money with both hands.

Tipping in Japan (Not customary)

Best months: Sep–Nov · 14–22°C days · rainy (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: No tipping; it is not expected and staff may chase you to return the money
• Cafes & bars: No tipping expected
• Taxis / rideshare: No tip; pay the exact metered fare
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; upscale ryokan may receive a discreet envelope (kokorozuke) but it is optional
• Tour guides: Not required; private guides do not expect tips but may appreciate 3,000-10,000 JPY in an envelope for a full day (no fixed custom)

Good to know: Tipping is not customary and can cause confusion; if you tip at all, use an envelope - never hand over loose cash.

Tipping in Laos (Optional / appreciated)

Best months: Dec–Feb · 18–28°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: Not expected at mid-range; ~10% at upscale Vientiane spots; many bills already add 10% service
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; leave spare change or round up
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up the fare or add ~$1; round to the nearest 5,000 LAK
• Hotel housekeeping: $1-2 per bag/night; a 10% service charge is often already included
• Tour guides: $3-5 per person per day for guides (up to ~$5-7 for national guides); ~$2-3 per day for drivers

Good to know: Tipping is never compulsory; small change makes a real difference to workers' wages.

Tipping in Malaysia (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: Not customary; many venues add a 10% service charge (plus taxes). Extra tip optional
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up or leave change
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up fare or leave change; ~10% for long trips or luggage help, not required
• Hotel housekeeping: Not required; RM2-10 optional; porters typically RM1-2 per bag
• Tour guides: RM20-30 per person for private tours; roughly 10% for group tours

Good to know: Restaurants and hotels often add a 10% service charge plus taxes; tipping not expected.

Tipping in Maldives (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: Resorts add 10% service charge to all bills; extra 10-15% only appreciated where none is applied
• Cafes & bars: Covered by the resort 10% service charge; loose change or 5-10 USD optional for great service
• Taxis / rideshare: Male taxis: not customary, just round up; resort speedboat/seaplane transfers are part of the package
• Hotel housekeeping: 2-5 USD per night in cash (USD preferred), left in the room; 5-10 USD at high-end resorts
• Tour guides: Excursion/snorkel guides 5-10 USD per session; dive guides 10-20 USD per dive, in USD cash

Good to know: Resorts add a 10% service charge plus 17% GST; tip extra in USD cash, not on the card, so it reaches staff

Tipping in Nepal (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge; tourist restaurants and hotels often add 10%
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up or leave small change
• Taxis / rideshare: Not customary; agree the fare first, then round up
• Hotel housekeeping: NPR 100-200 per night at budget stays; higher at luxury hotels
• Tour guides: Trek guide ~USD 15-25 per day, porter ~USD 8-12 per day (or 10-15% of trek cost), pooled at the end

Good to know: Trek tipping is a genuine expectation; carry cash in NPR/USD as there are no ATMs on the trail

Tipping in Philippines (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10% service charge often added at mid/upscale venues; if none, ~10% or round up for good service
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; drop loose change or PHP 20 in the tip jar
• Taxis / rideshare: Not required; round up the fare or add PHP 20-50 (about 10%)
• Hotel housekeeping: PHP 20-50 per night, left in an envelope (mainly at 4-5 star hotels)
• Tour guides: PHP 200-500 per day for a private guide

Good to know: Check the bill for a 10% service charge before adding extra; staff are not offended if you skip tipping

Tipping in Singapore (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: 10% service charge usually on the bill; extra tip not expected. No tipping at hawker centres
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; service charge covers sit-down venues, none at hawker stalls
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the nearest dollar; not required
• Hotel housekeeping: Not mandatory; small tip appreciated. Bellboys ~S$1-2 per bag
• Tour guides: S$15-20 per person for a full day, often shared with the driver

Good to know: Sit-down bills add 10% service charge plus GST; tipping not customary. Never tip at hawker centres.

Tipping in South Korea (Not customary)

Best months: Apr–Jun · 12–23°C days · some rain (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: Not expected and can cause confusion; no tip line; upscale/hotel venues add a 10% service charge
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; no tip jars; simply keep the change
• Taxis / rideshare: Not customary for hailed taxis; ride apps (Kakao T) may show an optional KRW 1,000-3,000 tip prompt
• Hotel housekeeping: Not customary; luxury hotels add a 10% service charge that covers staff
• Tour guides: Not expected, but guides used to foreign tourists appreciate ~KRW 20,000 for a half/full day if great

Good to know: Tipping is not part of the culture and can embarrass staff; if you insist, place cash in an envelope

Tipping in Sri Lanka (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10% service charge often added; add LKR 100-200 for good service, more at local eateries
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; round up or leave small change
• Taxis / rideshare: Not required for taxis/tuk-tuks; round up the fare, 5-10% on longer trips
• Hotel housekeeping: LKR 200-500 per night; small hotels and villas do expect a daily tip
• Tour guides: USD 5-10 per day for a private driver-guide (skip if a group tour already includes it)

Good to know: The 10% service charge often does not reach staff, so a small cash tip in rupees is still appreciated

Tipping in Taiwan (Not customary)

• Restaurants: Not expected; mid-range/upscale add a 10% service charge; local eateries add none and need no tip
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; tip jars are rare; keep your change
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; meters are fair; round up (e.g. NT$185 to NT$200) if the driver helps with bags
• Hotel housekeeping: Not customary; not expected even at hotels, though a bellhop may accept small change
• Tour guides: Not expected day-to-day, but tipping a private guide or charter driver is considered good etiquette

Good to know: Tipping is not part of daily life and in some local settings can feel unnecessary or awkward

Tipping in Thailand (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% mid-range, 10-15% upscale if no service charge; many upscale bills already add 10%
• Cafes & bars: Leave small change or round up; not expected at street stalls
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round the meter up to the nearest 20-100 baht (app rides optional)
• Hotel housekeeping: 20-40 baht per night; 20-50 baht per bag for porters
• Tour guides: 300-500 baht for a full-day private tour; ~100 baht on a group tour

Good to know: Not compulsory but appreciated in tourist areas; many upscale bills already add 10% service charge - check first.

Tipping in Vietnam (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Not expected at local/street eateries; 5-10% at mid-range/upscale only if no service charge on the bill
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; leave small change or round up (10,000-20,000 VND)
• Taxis / rideshare: Not customary; round up the fare or a small tip for luggage help
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; 20,000-50,000 VND per night appreciated for good service
• Tour guides: 100,000-200,000 VND (~$4-8) per day group; 150,000-300,000 VND private

Good to know: Not obligatory; upscale venues may add a 5-10% service charge plus VAT (often shown as ++) - check the bill. Cash preferred.

Tipping in Australia (Not customary)

• Restaurants: Not expected; round up or 10% for excellent service at nicer places, and no gratuity service charge on the bill
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; drop coins in a tip jar or round up if you like
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to the nearest dollar for convenience
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; staff earn full award wages
• Tour guides: Not expected; a tip for an outstanding day is welcomed but never required

Good to know: Staff earn a high minimum wage (about AUD 24.94/hr from 1 July 2025) so tips are optional; tipping is growing but still not the norm

Tipping in Fiji (Not customary)

Best months: Jun–Aug · 21–28°C days · some rain (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: Not expected; casual eateries add no service charge and the 12.5% VAT is a government tax, not a tip. At upmarket or resort restaurants 5-10% for good service, or just round up the bill
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; rounding up or leaving small change is a warm gesture
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to nearest dollar (FJD 18 -> FJD 20); FJD 5-10 only for exceptional service
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; FJD 5-10 per room per night left with a note is fine, or contribute to the resort's shared Staff Christmas Fund box; policies vary, so ask reception
• Tour guides: Not customary but appreciated; roughly FJD 20-40 per person full-day private tour, FJD 10-20 half-day group

Good to know: Many resorts have a shared Staff Christmas Fund box and some prefer it over individual tips; direct tipping is also fine, so ask reception which they use.

Tipping in New Zealand (Not customary)

• Restaurants: Not expected; around 10% appreciated only for genuinely good service in full-service restaurants (up to 15% in fine dining); locals rarely tip
• Cafes & bars: Not expected; tip jars occasional, rounding up the change is enough
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to the nearest dollar (e.g. NZD 38 ride -> NZD 40). Uber and newer EFTPOS terminals prompt a 5/10/15% tip; most locals pick 0%
• Hotel housekeeping: Not expected; optional NZD 2-5 per night if you wish; bellhops NZD 2-5 per bag
• Tour guides: Not expected; optional NZD 5-10 per person half-day, NZD 10-20 full-day for great service

Good to know: Staff earn at least the legal minimum wage; leaving no tip is normal and not seen as rude.

Tipping in Argentina (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: Around 10% in cash if satisfied; not mandatory. The 'cubierto' cover charge on the bill is a table fee, NOT a tip.
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change/coins; about 10% appreciated for good table service.
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the fare to the nearest convenient amount or let them keep the change.
• Hotel housekeeping: Roughly USD 1-2 (a few hundred pesos) per night, mainly at upscale hotels; ~USD 1-2 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: Private guides about USD 10-20 per person per day; free walking tours a few thousand pesos (roughly USD 4-6) per person.

Good to know: Cash in pesos preferred; the 'cubierto' cover charge is a table fee, not a gratuity.

Tipping in Brazil (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: A 10% service charge ('taxa de servico') is usually on the bill; paying it is the norm and no extra is expected (it is technically optional and can be removed for poor service).
• Cafes & bars: Not really customary; round up or leave small change if pleased.
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; simply round up the fare to the nearest whole amount.
• Hotel housekeeping: About R$5-6 (~USD 1) per night for housekeeping; ~R$5-6 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: Around USD 5-10 for a full-day guide; about 10% is also fine.

Good to know: Check the bill for the 10% taxa de servico; it is technically optional but widely paid, so no extra needed.

Tipping in Canada (Expected)

• Restaurants: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill; 15% for average service, 18-20% for great
• Cafes & bars: Cafes: round up or drop coins in the jar; bars: CAD $1-2 per drink or ~15%
• Taxis / rideshare: 10-15% of fare, or round up to nearest dollar; more for airport/luggage help
• Hotel housekeeping: CAD $2-5 per night
• Tour guides: CAD $5-10+ per person per day, or roughly 10-15% of the tour cost

Good to know: US-style tipping is strongly expected; calculate on the pre-tax amount, not after GST/HST/PST

Tipping in Chile (Expected)

Best months: Nov–Jan · 14–30°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 10% 'propina', usually suggested or added to the bill; paying it is the firm social norm.
• Cafes & bars: 10% is standard for table service; round up for a quick coffee or drink.
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; let them keep the change or round up (about 10% on longer rides).
• Hotel housekeeping: About USD 1-2 (1,000-2,000 pesos) per night for housekeeping (not strictly expected); ~USD 1-2 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: Around 10% of the tour cost for a good guide.

Good to know: The 10% propina is voluntary but socially expected; tip in Chilean pesos.

Tipping in Colombia (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10% 'propina voluntaria' is added only with your consent (you may decline or change it); by law it cannot exceed 10%, though you may leave extra in cash
• Cafes & bars: Casual cafes rarely include it - leave small change; bars ~COP 2,000 or US$0.50-1 per drink
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up to the nearest convenient peso amount
• Hotel housekeeping: 2,000-5,000 COP per night (similar per bag for porters)
• Tour guides: 10-20% of the tour; tip-based free walking tours ~US$10-15 per person

Good to know: Servers must ask if you want the 10% 'propina voluntaria' added; you can decline if service was poor

Tipping in Costa Rica (Service charge included)

• Restaurants: 10% service charge + 13% VAT included by law (Law 4946); extra optional, ~5-10% for great service
• Cafes & bars: Bars usually add no service charge; about US$1 per drink
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the fare; add US$1-5 (about 500-2,500 CRC) for luggage or long trips
• Hotel housekeeping: About 1,000-1,200 CRC (roughly US$2-3) per night
• Tour guides: US$5-15 per day depending on group size; ~10% for an excellent private guide

Good to know: Restaurants add a mandatory 10% service by law, so tipping on top is genuinely optional

Tipping in Cuba (Expected)

Best months: Dec–Feb · 19–27°C days · some rain (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: About 10% (10-15% for good service); check first, as some places already add a service charge.
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave about 10%; small change/CUP coins are welcome.
• Taxis / rideshare: Around 10% of the fare, or about USD 1-3 for short trips; not expected when a fixed price was agreed in advance.
• Hotel housekeeping: Roughly USD 1-2 per night for housekeeping; about USD 1 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: About USD 5-10 per person per day.

Good to know: Tip in cash; USD (especially $1 bills) is widely accepted and often preferred, CUP also fine (the old CUC was abolished in 2021).

Tipping in Dominican Republic (Expected)

• Restaurants: A 10% 'propina legal' is added to the bill by law; an extra 5-10% in cash is common for good service.
• Cafes & bars: The 10% propina legal usually applies; round up or leave about 10% extra if pleased.
• Taxis / rideshare: Taxis use negotiated fares (no meters); a tip is not really expected for short rides. Round up, or add about 10% on longer rides or when the driver helps with luggage.
• Hotel housekeeping: About USD 2-3 (100-150 pesos) per night for housekeeping; ~USD 1-2 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: About USD 5-10 per person per day, more for a great private guide.

Good to know: The 10% 'propina legal' is mandated by the Labor Code (Art. 228) and added at restaurants, hotels and bars; it often does not reach staff, so extra cash for your server is appreciated.

Tipping in Jamaica (Expected)

Best months: Dec–Feb · 20–29°C days · rainy (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 10-15% is customary, but many bills auto-add a 10-15% service charge, so check before tipping on top.
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave about 10%; small change is appreciated.
• Taxis / rideshare: About 10% of the fare or round up; for private transfers add ~10-15%.
• Hotel housekeeping: Roughly USD 1-2 per night for housekeeping; about USD 2 per bag for porters.
• Tour guides: About USD 10-20 per person for a full-day tour (USD 5-10 for a half-day).

Good to know: Not obligatory; many bills add a 10-15% service charge, so check before tipping on top; cash preferred.

Tipping in Mexico (Expected)

Best months: Dec–Feb · 7–23°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 10-15% for good service, up to 20% for exceptional; check for 'propina/servicio incluido'
• Cafes & bars: Cafes: round up or ~10%; bars: 10-20 pesos per drink
• Taxis / rideshare: Not required; round up to nearest 10-20 pesos, or ~10% if driver helps with luggage
• Hotel housekeeping: 25-50 pesos per night
• Tour guides: 10-20% of tour price per person (roughly 100-200 pesos)

Good to know: Tip in cash in Mexican pesos; a mandatory auto-added tip is illegal, so check for 'propina incluida'

Tipping in Panama (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 10-15%; mid-range and upscale often add a 10% service charge - if so, extra is not needed
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave small change; about US$1 per drink at bars
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; fares are often pre-negotiated; round up to the nearest dollar
• Hotel housekeeping: US$1-2 per night
• Tour guides: About 10% of the tour, roughly US$5-10 per day for good service

Good to know: By law tipping is voluntary and cannot be auto-added without consent; Panama uses the US dollar

Tipping in Peru (Optional / appreciated)

Best months: Apr–Jun · 17–21°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: About 10% for good service; sometimes a 10% 'servicio' fee is already on the bill
• Cafes & bars: Cafes: round up or leave 1-2 soles; bars: a few soles per drink
• Taxis / rideshare: Standard street taxis: no tip (fare pre-agreed); rideshare 5-10% welcome but not customary
• Hotel housekeeping: 5-10 soles (about US$1.50-3) per night
• Tour guides: S/25-50 for a half-day, S/50-100 (US$15-30) for a full-day tour; more per person for multi-day treks

Good to know: Street-taxi fares are negotiated up front so no tip is due; carry small soles for guides and staff

Tipping in United States (Expected)

Best months: Aug–Oct · 16–25°C days · rainy (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill expected (18-20% now common); watch for auto-gratuity on large groups
• Cafes & bars: Bartenders $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab; barista tip-jar/screen prompts are optional
• Taxis / rideshare: 15-20% of the fare (about $2 minimum); rideshare typically 10-20% or a couple of dollars
• Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night, left daily with a note; more in luxury or high-cost cities
• Tour guides: 15-20% of the tour cost, or roughly $5-20 per person per day; separate driver $5-10 per day

Good to know: Tips subsidize sub-minimum service wages; tipflation now brings higher, more frequent prompts

Tipping in Egypt (Expected)

Best months: Nov–Jan · 12–23°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 5-10% in cash to the server even though a 10-14% service charge is usually printed on the bill (it rarely reaches staff)
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave 5-10 EGP
• Taxis / rideshare: Agree the fare first in street cabs then round up 5-10 EGP; Uber/Careem tip optional
• Hotel housekeeping: 10-20 EGP per night; 5-10 EGP per bag for the bellhop
• Tour guides: Private day guide about 250-500 EGP per day (roughly USD 5-10 per person; expert Egyptologists and multi-day guides often USD 20-30 per day); driver about 50-100 EGP per day

Good to know: Baksheesh is pervasive; the bill service charge is NOT the staff tip, so carry small EGP notes (about 50 EGP to the USD)

Tipping in Kenya (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: About 10% at tourist restaurants (up to 15% for good service); round up or leave 50-200 KES at casual spots
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave 50-100 KES
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up or about 10% on longer rides
• Hotel housekeeping: 100-300 KES per night (roughly USD 1-3); about USD 1 per bag for porters
• Tour guides: Safari guide/driver-guide USD 10-20 per person per day; about USD 20 per room per day at lodges

Good to know: Everyday tipping is optional but safari guide and camp-staff tips are effectively expected; carry small KES notes

Tipping in Morocco (Expected)

Best months: Nov–Jan · 7–21°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 5-10% at casual spots, 10-15% for good service; a light tip is still polite, and a service charge (Service Compris) is only rarely added
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave a few dirhams (2-5 MAD)
• Taxis / rideshare: Round up to the next 5 MAD; use the meter in petit taxis and agree the fare first in grand taxis
• Hotel housekeeping: 10-20 MAD per night; about 10-20 MAD per bag for porters
• Tour guides: About 100-200 MAD per day for a private full-day or city guide (up to ~300 MAD for excellent service); short medina or site guides about 20-50 MAD per person

Good to know: Cash in dirhams by hand; tipping is customary and widely expected in tourism but amounts stay modest and it is never mandatory

Tipping in South Africa (Expected)

Best months: Jul–Sep · 7–21°C days · dry (ERA5 climate data)

• Restaurants: 10-15% is standard; check for an auto-added gratuity on tables of six or more
• Cafes & bars: 10% or round up; R2-R5 for counter coffee service
• Taxis / rideshare: 10-15% or round up; ride-hailing tip in-app is optional
• Hotel housekeeping: R20-R50 per night; R10-R20 per bag for porters; car guards about R5-R10
• Tour guides: R100-R200 per day for a day or city tour; on safari about R120-R250 per guest per day for the guide plus R60-R120 for the tracker, and R50-R150 per guest per day into the general staff tip box

Good to know: 10-15% expected in restaurants; tip in Rand cash; tipping car guards is a local norm

Tipping in Tanzania (Optional / appreciated)

• Restaurants: 5-10% of the bill; about 10% is common, though a service charge may already be added at lodges
• Cafes & bars: Round up or leave 1,000-2,000 TZS
• Taxis / rideshare: Not expected; round up the agreed fare
• Hotel housekeeping: USD 5-10 per guest per day into the staff tip box; USD 1-2 per bag for porters
• Tour guides: Safari guide USD 10-25 per person per day; Kilimanjaro crew pooled (about USD 5-15 per porter per day, more for guides and cooks)

Good to know: Safari and Kilimanjaro crew tips are expected and pooled at trip end; tourism operators may still take clean USD notes (series 2009 or newer), but a 2025 Bank of Tanzania rule requires shillings for everyday spending, so carry TZS too