Travel basics
To tip or not to tip? Read what the official source says.
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| Destination | What the official source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Hotels and restaurants don't add service charges, and tipping is always your choice. In upmarket restaurants it's common to tip waiters 10% for good service. | Tourism Australia |
| Austria | In Vienna a tip is traditionally given for many services, such as restaurants, taxis and hairdressers. If it's already included in the bill, don't pay it again. | Vienna Tourist Board (wien.info) |
| Belgium | In Brussels it's customary to tip in restaurants and bars; 5–10% is generally acceptable. | visit.brussels |
| Brazil | Tips aren't mandatory but are appreciated. In restaurants and bars about 10% is common where it isn't already included. In hotels, a small tip for staff giving extra services is customary. | Embratur (Visit Brasil) |
| Canada | In Toronto, tips are expected at restaurants, bars, hotels, spas, salons and tours, and for delivery, taxis and ride-shares. 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for good service. Some restaurants add a gratuity for groups. | City of Toronto |
| Denmark | Service charges are included in hotel, restaurant and taxi bills. If you've had great service, feel free to tip; how much is entirely up to you. | VisitDenmark |
| France | Tips are optional and no profession can demand one. Where restaurants and bars charge for service, it must already be in the displayed prices, marked "prix service compris". | DGCCRF, French Ministry of the Economy |
| Germany | Tipping is voluntary but customary in restaurants, hotels, taxis, cloakrooms and hairdressers. In Berlin, service usually isn't in the bill; about 10% is standard in nice restaurants. Tell the server the total you want to pay. | Berlin.de, official website of Berlin |
| Greece | In Athens there's no service charge at bars and restaurants, so do leave a tip, especially for good service. The amount is up to you. | This is Athens, City of Athens official guide |
| Hong Kong | Most restaurants add a 10% service charge, though some cafés and diners don't. | Hong Kong Tourism Board |
| Hungary | The usual tip is 10%; if you pay by card, staff prefer the tip in cash. A 10–15% service charge on the bill is becoming more common; if it's included, you don't need to tip. | Hungarian Tourism Agency (Visit Hungary) |
| Ireland | Tipping your taxi driver isn't essential; if you choose to, 10–15% of the fare. | Tourism Ireland (Ireland.com) |
| Italy | Tipping isn't compulsory and there are no fixed rules, but leaving close to 10% of the bill is customary when you're happy with the service. | Italia.it, Italian Ministry of Tourism |
| Japan | Tipping isn't common in Japan for bars, cafés, restaurants, taxis or hotels. A private guide or interpreter used to overseas visitors may accept a tip; it still isn't expected, and is given discreetly in an envelope. | Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) |
| Jordan | Tip waiters about 10% on top of the bill, unless a service charge is included. Taxi drivers don't need a tip, though it's appreciated. | Jordan Tourism Board (Visit Jordan) |
| Malaysia | Tipping isn't customary. Many cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars add a 10% service charge to the bill. If someone gives you great service, ask before offering a tip. | Islamic Tourism Centre, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia |
| Mexico | Tips are voluntary: a business can't demand one or add it to your bill without your consent. | PROFECO, Mexico's federal consumer agency |
| Netherlands | Waiting staff don't live off tips, but about 10% is quite acceptable. You can tip more for a great experience, or not at all if service was poor. When paying by card you can add the tip to the bill. | Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (holland.com) |
| New Zealand | Tipping isn't obligatory, even in restaurants and bars; tipping for good service is up to you. Hotels and restaurants don't add service charges. | Tourism New Zealand |
| Philippines | Tipping isn't strictly required but is appreciated and often expected. In restaurants about 10% of the bill is usual; if the bill already includes a 10% service charge, tipping is optional. | Philippine Department of Tourism (Australia & NZ office) |
| Qatar | Most hospitality outlets include a service charge in the bill, but a 10–15% tip is appreciated as a gesture of satisfaction. Carry cash for tipping. | Visit Qatar |
| Saudi Arabia | In AlUla, tipping is generally appreciated but not expected; you can leave some small change or round the bill up. | Royal Commission for AlUla (Experience AlUla) |
| Singapore | It's common for hotels and restaurants to add a service charge, and GST is charged on top of it. Such places may show prices before GST and service charge, but must say so. | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) |
| South Africa | 10–15% is customary in restaurants and for tour guides. | South African Tourism |
| South Korea | Tipping isn't required or expected in Korea. | Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea) |
| Spain | Tipping isn't obligatory, as establishments include the service charge, but tips are common in bars, restaurants, hotels and taxis, usually between 5 and 10% of the bill. | Turespaña (spain.info) |
| Sweden | Tipping isn't as established as in many countries, and no one is likely to be offended if you don't. Any service charge is clearly stated on the bill. If you do tip, adding 10% is easy. | Visit Sweden |
| Switzerland | You're not obliged to tip, but in many restaurants it's customary: about 10%, or rounding up to a round amount. | Switzerland Tourism |
| Türkiye | At an esnaf lokantası (a simple local eatery) there's no service fee and you aren't expected to tip, though a tip is appreciated. | GoTürkiye, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency |
| United Kingdom | Tipping isn't expected as it is in some countries, since staff must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage, but it's polite for good service. Some bars and restaurants add a service charge. For taxis, rounding up is customary; 10–15% is a nice gesture. | VisitBritain |
| United States | Tipping is common, especially in restaurants, and many service workers rely on tips. Suggested: 15–20% for a sit-down meal, 10–18% for taxis, $1–2 per bag for hotel bell staff. Some restaurants add a gratuity for groups of six or more. | Brand USA (Visit The USA) |
| Vietnam | There's no set rule, as tipping isn't a normal part of Vietnamese culture. It's increasingly common in beauty salons and for private tour guides; in restaurants and cafés it isn't expected but is appreciated. | Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (vietnam.travel) |
Notes last checked October 2026. Customs can differ between cities, venues and situations, and some notes describe one city, as the text says. Sources are links to the original pages; their wording and rules apply. More destinations are added over time. In the app, a destination without a checked note shows general guidance instead.
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