Tipping Etiquette Guide
Know how much to tip in 30+ countries worldwide for restaurants, taxis, and hotels.
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| Country | Restaurant | Taxi | Hotel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15-20% | 15-20% | $2-5/night | Tipping is expected and customary |
| Canada | 15-20% | 15% | C$2-5/night | Similar to the US |
| United Kingdom | 10-15% | Round up | 1-2 GBP/night | Check if service charge included |
| France | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Service included (service compris) |
| Germany | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Round up the bill |
| Italy | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Coperto (cover) often included |
| Spain | 5-10% | Round up | 1 EUR/night | Not always expected |
| Japan | None | None | None | Tipping can be considered rude |
| South Korea | None | None | None | Not customary |
| China | None | None | None | Not expected, sometimes refused |
| Australia | 10% | Round up | Not expected | Not mandatory but appreciated |
| New Zealand | 10% | Round up | Not expected | Not mandatory |
| Brazil | 10% | Round up | R$5-10/night | 10% usually on bill |
| Mexico | 10-15% | Round up | $50-100 MXN | Propina appreciated |
| India | 10% | Round up | Rs 50-100/night | Check for service charge |
| Thailand | 10% | Round up | 20-50 THB/night | Appreciated but not required |
| UAE | 10-15% | Round up | AED 10-20/night | Service charge often included |
| Singapore | None | None | Not expected | 10% service charge usually added |
| Hong Kong | 10% | Round up | HK$10-20/night | Service charge often added |
| Egypt | 10-15% | Round up | EGP 20-50/night | Baksheesh is common |
| Turkey | 10-15% | Round up | 5-10 TRY/night | Appreciated |
| Russia | 10% | Round up | Not expected | Becoming more common |
| Netherlands | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Service included |
| Switzerland | Round up | Round up | Not expected | Service always included |
| Sweden | 5-10% | Round up | Not expected | Service included |
| Norway | Round up | Round up | Not expected | Service included |
| Denmark | Round up | Round up | Not expected | Service included |
| Greece | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Appreciated |
| Portugal | 5-10% | Round up | 1-2 EUR/night | Appreciated but not required |
| South Africa | 10-15% | 10% | ZAR 20-50/night | Expected for good service |
| Argentina | 10% | Round up | Not expected | Propina optional |
| Colombia | 10% | Not expected | Not expected | 10% often on bill |
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