Tipping in the United States
Restaurants
18-25%
18-25% of the pre-tax bill at sit-down restaurants. Older guides still quote 15-20%; 15% now reads as the low end.
Service charges
Don't double tip
Large groups often get an automatic service charge on the bill. If it's there, you don't tip again.
Hotels
Yes
Leave cash for housekeeping (usually on the last day) and tip porters per bag.
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Public holidays in the United States
Sources
Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.
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