Best Practices for Tipping Around the World
Many people don't know how much gratuity to leave or offer because it can be confusing to know what to tip where you are.
It pays to learn the standard before arrival, from the hovering bellhop wanting for some reward for his trouble to the cold shoulder from the resentful maitre'd left feeling unrewarded or the resentful bartender.
For instance, if you forget a few coins on the table in Japan, the waiter could go looking for them, but in New York, if you leave less than 15%, good luck ever getting a reservation at the same restaurant!
Here is a quick guide to tipping in other countries:
Argentina
10% is the standard tip in restaurants. If the hotel does not charge around 10%, give the housekeepers and porters 1-2 pesos for helping you with your luggage. You might give the maid a small tip each day in exchange for excellent service. Even though most people do not expect to tip taxi drivers, practically everyone does.
Australia
Tipping is still not required in Australia, despite the fact that it is becoming more common. In restaurants, a 10% gratuity is appropriate. Although tipping taxi drivers is not usual, it is becoming more common as Australian travel rises.
Austria
Due to the fact that salaries are reasonable and a service charge is typically already included in the bill, tipping is less frequent in Austria than it is in North America or other areas of Europe. However, you can tip 5–10% (depending on how upscale the restaurant is) when dining out. Cash tips should be given to the server. When presenting your payment, stating "danke" is equal to expressing "keep the change" in Austrian. It is normal to leave a tip if you are not pleased with the service. Tip cab drivers 10% on average. Give the porters 1-2€ per bag, and the morning chambermaid the same. These suggestions are helpful but not necessary.
Belgium
In Belgium, tipping is not particularly common. Service industry employees typically earn good wages and do not depend on tips. However, it depends on the circumstance whether or not to tip. Typically, restaurants will tack on 10% to 15%, but they also leave a few cents for outstanding service. 15% should be left as a gratuity when services are not provided. In hotels and cabs, gratuities are not customary; just round the fare up. Parking lot employees are paid 1 euros, cloakroom staff 50 cents, restroom attendants 25 cents, and bar staff merely little change. In Belgium, tipping the cab driver is optional but appreciated.
United Kingdom Virgin Islands
At restaurants and hotels, tips of between 15% and 22% are customary. Taxis receive a discretionary tip range of 2-4% to 10% from bar personnel.
Canada
Depending on whether it's English Canada or French Canada and how good the service is, leave a few cents and they should get the message. If the service is truly awful, leave a few dollars and they should get the message. Typically, restaurants charge 15%. For porters, valets, and maids working in hotels, a daily gratuity of between $1 and $3 is customary. Place the gratuity on the nightstand or bed. It is customary to give your taxi driver a 10% gratuity.
Chile
You are expected to give a 10% tip. Nothing more or less. But! You are not required to leave a tip if the service is subpar. Anyhow, nobody contributes more than 10%.
China
Nowhere in China is there a tipping requirement. The general perception is that foreigners charge much more since they are extremely wealthy. The majority of government-run hotels and eateries forbid tipping. At more prestigious hotels and by younger service staff in more open cities, it is occasionally required. Use your judgment. Although it is not customary, you can tip the bellhops or concierges $10 for each piece of luggage in opulent hotels. In Hong Kong, the cost is frequently increased by 10% to 15%. Taxi drivers in China do not anticipate a gratuity.
Cyprus
At restaurants and hotels, be prepared to pay between 10-15%, plus a few cents for the porter and housekeeping staff. Taxi drivers are not expected to provide tips, although cloakroom and restroom employees do.
Prague Republic
In the Czech Republic, tipping is quite uncommon. Today, however, it is customary to give foreign visitors 10% as a gratuity, although primarily in popular tourist locations like Prague. Restaurants: Tipping practices evolve as the economy develops. The quality, promptness, and price of the service are more important here than in many other areas in the world. Using a credit card to tip is unusual. In the Czech Republic, tipping for taxis is uncommon. However, feel free to round up the bill if you received great service. Tip hotel porters, bellhops, and maids between 1-3 euros.
Denmark
Denmark has a no-tipping policy since the average pay is high. However, it's always appreciated to leave a 10% tip. The decision to tip or not is ultimately up to you, especially after receiving great service.
France
There is no need to tip in France because service is legally included in the price of a meal; however, it is common to round up your bill to include a little extra. Leave 1-2 euros for housekeeping and porters at hotels. Bars are an exception to this rule, therefore you should exercise discretion when deciding whether you had particularly good service or not. In general, it is customary to pay housekeepers $1.00 to $1.50 a day and porters 0.50 to $1.00 per bag. 10% is the standard tip for cab drivers.
Germany
In Germany, tipping is not particularly frequent. A gratuity of between 5% and 10% is customarily anticipated at restaurants where service is typically not included. Expect 2-3€ from housekeeping and porters at hotels. Taxi drivers anticipate tips of 10% to 15%. In Germany, the majority of eateries, shops, and even hotels only accept cash.
Greece
A discretionary charge of between 5% and 10% is typical in restaurants. In hotels, a gratuity between 4 and 5 percent is customary. Taxi drivers do not anticipate receiving tips. Tipping the bellhop or porter in hotels often amounts to about one euro each bag.
Hungary
In Hungary, tipping is highly prevalent. Tips at restaurants often range from 8 to 15 percent. It is customary to provide gratuities to all service providers. Tip cab drivers 10%.
Ireland
Tipping isn't customary in Ireland. If a service charge isn't already included, it's common to leave a tip in restaurants or hotels between 12 and 15%. A 10% gratuity for cab drivers, porters, and hotel workers would be appropriate if you get good service.
Italy
In restaurants all around Italy, there is no expectation of gratuity because you will typically be charged a coperto (cover charge) in addition to your bill or you may see the words "servizio incluso." Any more money will, undoubtedly, be welcomed.
Malta
To tip at a restaurant, plan on giving 10% to 15%. For cleaning at hotels, an LM5 tip is appropriate, whereas LM1 is sufficient for porters and bar workers. Taxi operators anticipate LM 1-2. anyone else between 10 and 50 cents.
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, tips are not typically required. Though it is typical in restaurants to round up the check. Where service is not included in the 10% that restaurants charge, leave a 10% gratuity. Tipping is optional in hotels, although taxis require a minimum of 5% or the full fee. Although it's not customary, you can leave 1-2 euros for taxi drivers.
New Zealand
Since New Zealanders often earn decent earnings, receiving a gratuity will be a pleasant surprise. Unless the service is extraordinary, tipping is not considered part of the culture. But as more Americans travel abroad, tipping is growing in acceptance.
Portugal
Tipping is only widespread in Portugal's most popular tourist destinations, such Lisbon and the Algarve. In restaurants, tip about 5%. Hotel fees typically range from 5 to 19%. If service is not included, give the porter and concierge 2 euros. Taxi drivers figure on 5–10%.
Romania
The majority of restaurants levy a service fee between 5 and 10%. Don't forget to tip anywhere between 5% and 10%. Hotels charge about 5%, but in cases where it is not, leave porters and housekeeping 4-5 Lei per day. For the cloakroom, parking lot, and restroom workers, round up the fare in taxis and give them between 2-3 Lei.
Russia
Where a service charge of between 5 and 20 percent is not charged, tip between 10 and 25 percent. Hotels typically charge between 5 to 20%, however cleaning and porters do demand a little gratuity. No tips are expected from cab drivers. Many restaurants don't take credit cards for tips, so bring cash.
Singapore
In Lion City, tipping is prohibited, according official announcements. Tourists are urged by officials not to pay more than the 10% service fee that many upscale hotels put in the bill. One exception to the no-tipping rule is hotel porters, who typically get paid a few bucks for carrying bags.
Spain
It is still entirely up to individual discretion whether or not to leave a tip in restaurants and pubs in Spain, but the majority of them anticipate tourists will leave an average of 5%. In restaurants, the bill will typically contain a service charge, and generally speaking, if you are served a drink at the bar or your table, you should leave a little tip. Your hotel's porters and chambermaids will likewise expect a small gesture of your gratitude.
Sri Lanka
Typically, a 10% gratuity is anticipated. Hotels will charge this amount, but at those that don't, guests are expected to tip the porters, bar staff, and housekeeping workers each 100 LKr. For a brief trip, taxi drivers anticipate 10% or up to 100LKr. Expect between 50 and 100 LKR from the parking lot, restroom, and bar employees.
Thailand
Thailand has a relatively low tipping culture. While some places anticipate it, others do not. Generally speaking, the more Westernized the location, the more probable it is that a tip will be anticipated. Although Bangkok's taxis are now metered, local custom still dictates that the fare be rounded up to the nearest five baht.
United States
In the tipping capital of the world, the United States, not tipping can easily offend. In the USA, tips are typically expected at restaurants in the range of 15-20%, on top of an already meager salary. This is applicable to everyone in the service sector, thus the general guideline is that you should leave a tip for continuous good service if someone serves you in any way, be it a porter or a bartender. It has to do with culture.
What about tipping on all-inclusive vacations, buses, and cruises?
Cruises
Cruises On a cruise ship, passengers are a captive audience, thus tipping is crucial. The majority of cruise brochures include a list of suggested gratuities, however it is often sporadic and unreliable. On a two-week cruise, allow an extra £85 per guest. Additionally, several cruise lines charge 15% of any bar bill and occasionally add $10 for a general kitty.
Coaches
Tipping the driver does not have a set custom. Really, it is up to you, however some people say anything between £5 and £30.
All-Inclusive Vacations
Travel agents usually concur that, save from at the a la carte restaurant, tips are not expected on all-inclusive vacations.
Note:
Don't fill out credit slips with a spot left for a tip if your bill includes one; do not pay the gratuity twice.
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