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How much to tip, country by country
Restaurants, taxis, hotels and tour guides in 41 countries. Every answer is backed by at least two sources, and where they disagree, we say so.
- Tipping customary
Argentina
Tipping is customary at restaurants, usually in cash.
- Optional
Australia
Tipping is not expected; service and tax are in the menu price.
- Tipping customary
Austria
Tipping is socially expected even though it isn't required.
- Optional
Brazil
Restaurants add a 10% service charge; that's usually the whole tip.
- Tip expected
Canada
Like the US, slightly lower: tipping at restaurants is expected.
- Not done
China
Traditionally there is no tipping.
- Optional
Costa Rica
A 10% service charge is already in restaurant and hotel bills.
- Tipping customary
Czech Republic
Tipping around 10% is normal in restaurants. Tell the server the total you want to pay.
- Not done
Denmark
Service is included by law. Tipping is not expected.
- Tipping customary
Dominican Republic
Restaurants add 10%, and tipping on top for services is common.
- Tipping customary
Egypt
Small tips (baksheesh) are part of everyday tourist services.
- Optional
France
Service is included by law. Leave small change or a few euros if you were happy.
- Tipping customary
Germany
Rounding up is the norm. Say the total you want to pay when you hand over the money.
- Tipping customary
Greece
A small tip left on the table is normal, but there's no fixed percentage.
- Tipping customary
Hungary
Tipping is widespread; about 10% is normal in restaurants.
- Not done
Iceland
Tipping is not part of the culture and isn't expected.
- Tipping customary
India
Traditionally little tipping, but about 10% is now common at sit-down restaurants.
- Optional
Indonesia
Not a universal practice, but often hoped for in tourist areas like Bali.
- Tipping customary
Ireland
Tip in restaurants; not in pubs.
- Tip expected
Israel
Tipping is expected at sit-down restaurants; not in taxis.
- Optional
Italy
Tips are not customary. Round up or leave a euro or two for good service.
- Not done
Japan
There is no tipping in Japan. Leaving money can cause confusion.
- Not done
Malaysia
Tipping is not customary; a 10% service charge is common instead.
- Tipping customary
Mexico
Tip at sit-down restaurants; small amounts for many everyday services.
- Tipping customary
Netherlands
Service is included; a tip is a nice extra for good service.
- Not done
New Zealand
Tipping is not part of the culture.
- Optional
Norway
Not expected. Rounding up in restaurants is the norm when people do tip.
- Optional
Peru
Not very common at basic places; a tip is welcome for good service.
- Tipping customary
Portugal
A modest tip for good service is customary.
- Not done
Singapore
Tipping isn't practised; restaurants and hotels add a 10% service charge.
- Tip expected
South Africa
Tipping is the norm; restaurant staff rely on it.
- Not done
South Korea
Tipping is not customary and isn't expected.
- Optional
Spain
Tipping is optional. Spaniards usually leave small change.
- Optional
Sweden
Not customary. Rounding up for good service is the most people do.
- Optional
Switzerland
Service is included by law. Rounding up for good service is common.
- Optional
Thailand
Thais don't usually tip, but tourist places have got used to it.
- Tipping customary
Turkey
Optional, but leaving about 10% in restaurants is common.
- Tipping customary
United Arab Emirates
Tipping is common in restaurants and hotels, even where a service charge is added.
- Tipping customary
United Kingdom
A tip is customary at table-service restaurants, not in pubs.
- Tip expected
United States
Tipping is expected almost everywhere you get table service.
- Optional
Vietnam
Tipping isn't part of Vietnamese culture, but it's appreciated.