Tipping rules by country

United States

Tipping is expected in the United States. Plan for 18-22% in sit-down restaurants, and tip bartenders 1-2 USD per drink.

France

Service is included in France. Small tips are optional, usually as rounding up or a little cash for good service.

Italy

Tipping is not expected in Italy. In restaurants, round up or leave a small extra for good service, and check whether "servizio" (service charge) is already included.

Thailand

Tipping is not expected in Thailand. A service charge is often already included, and small extra cash is mainly for very good service.

Spain

Tipping is optional in Spain. Small change or rounding up is most common, with slightly larger tips only in sit-down restaurants for very good service.

Germany

Tipping in Germany is customary but modest. Small tips and rounding up are standard for good service.

Canada

Tipping is expected. Leave 15-20% in restaurants on the pre-tax bill.

United Kingdom

Tipping is optional in the United Kingdom. Many restaurants add a discretionary 10-12.5% service charge, so check the bill before tipping extra.

Australia

Tipping is not expected in Australia. Round up or leave up to 10% for good service if you want to, but there is no obligation.

Mexico

Tipping is customary in Mexico. Around 10-15% is standard in restaurants, while taxis usually just round up unless the ride is long or luggage is involved.

Singapore

Tipping in Singapore is not expected. Most sit-down restaurants already include a 10% service charge, and GST is added on top. Leaving extra is optional and usually limited to small cash amounts.

Brazil

Tipping in Brazil is customary, and a 10% service charge ("taxa de serviço") is often included on restaurant bills. Extra tipping is optional.

Morocco

Tipping is customary in Morocco. In restaurants, 5-10% is common if service is not already included, while taxis usually round up and private drivers or guides are tipped separately.

Puerto Rico

Tipping is expected in Puerto Rico. Plan for 15-20% in restaurants and check the bill before adding extra.

Dominican Republic

Tipping is expected in the Dominican Republic. A 10% "propina legal" is often already on the bill, and it is common to leave about 10% extra for good service.

Japan

Tipping is not expected in Japan. Excellent service is included, and a sincere thank you is the normal way to show appreciation.

South Korea

Tipping is not expected in South Korea. Pay the bill as shown; additional tipping may cause confusion.

Netherlands

Tipping is not expected. Rounding up or small tips are appreciated.

Switzerland

Tipping is voluntary in Switzerland. Service is included, so most people simply round up or leave a small extra for very good service.

Argentina

10% is standard in restaurants for good service. Tips are not included on the bill.

New Zealand

Tipping is not expected. Rounding up or a small tip is appreciated.

Albania

Tipping is optional in Albania. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service, while smaller cafés and taxis usually just round up.

Algeria

Tipping is appreciated in Algeria, but it is not mandatory. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service, while taxis and casual cafes usually just round up.

Andorra

Tipping is optional in Andorra. Most people round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, while taxis usually just round up to the nearest euro.

Antigua and Barbuda

Tipping is customary in Antigua and Barbuda. Around 10-15% is common, but many restaurants and hotels already add a 10% service charge.

Armenia

Tipping in Armenia is appreciated but not always expected. In restaurants and cafés, people round up or leave about 10% for good service. Some places include a service fee, which may not go to the waiter.

Aruba

Tipping is not mandatory in Aruba, but it is appreciated. Many restaurants add a 10-15% service charge, and extra tipping for your server is optional.

Austria

Round up bills or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Service charges are included in the bill.

Azerbaijan

Tipping is appreciated in Azerbaijan, but it is not compulsory. In restaurants, 5-10% is common when service is good, while taxis usually just round up.

Bahamas

Tipping is expected in the Bahamas. Many restaurants already include a 15% gratuity, so check the bill before leaving extra.

Bahrain

Tipping is not mandatory in Bahrain, but it is appreciated for good service. In restaurants, around 10-15% is reasonable when no service charge is already on the bill, while taxis and ride-hailing usually just round up.

Bangladesh

Tipping is appreciated in Bangladesh, but it is usually based on small cash amounts rather than strict percentages. In better restaurants, 5-10% is common, while taxis and ride apps usually just round up.

Barbados

Tipping in Barbados usually follows what is on the bill: a 10–15% service charge is often included at restaurants and hotels. If it is included, you typically do not need to add more; if it is not included, leaving around 10% is customary.

Belgium

Service is included in the bill. Rounding up or leaving a small tip is appreciated for good service.

Belize

Tipping is customary in Belize, especially in tourist areas. Around 10% is standard in restaurants, but always check the bill first because some places already include a service charge.

Bhutan

Tipping is not expected in restaurants in Bhutan, where a 10% service charge is usually included. Guides and drivers, however, are commonly tipped at the end of the trip.

Bolivia

Tipping is appreciated in Bolivia but not mandatory. Around 10% is common in restaurants for good service, while taxis and casual service usually just round up.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tipping is appreciated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but it is not mandatory. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is common.

Botswana

Tipping is voluntary in Botswana. In cities, about 10% is common in restaurants and small change is enough in bars and taxis, while safari guides and camp staff are usually tipped separately.

Bulgaria

Tipping is customary in Bulgaria. About 10% is typical in restaurants, with smaller tips in more casual situations.

Cambodia

Tipping is not expected in Cambodia. Small cash tips are most common in tourist areas, especially for hotel staff, guides, and drivers.

Chile

In Chile, venues with table service usually suggest a 10% tip on the bill. It is customary in restaurants, but you can accept, reduce, or decline it.

China

Tipping is not expected in mainland China. Organized tours and some upscale hotels may accept small tips, but refusals are normal.

Colombia

Tipping is customary. A 10% service charge is often suggested in restaurants and you are usually asked if you want to include it.

Costa Rica

A 10% service charge is included in restaurant bills by law. Extra tipping is optional and mainly for excellent service.

Croatia

Tipping is customary in Croatia, but it is usually modest. Around 10% is common in restaurants for good service, while cafes, bars, and taxis often just round up.

Cuba

Tipping is common in Cuba, especially in tourist areas. Around 10% is standard in restaurants, while bars and taxis usually get smaller cash tips or a simple round-up.

Curaçao

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Curaçao. Around 10% is a common guide, but always check the bill because service charge is often not a staff tip.

Cyprus

Tipping is optional in Cyprus, but it is appreciated for good service, especially in restaurants, hotels, and other tourist-facing services. In restaurants, around 5-10% is reasonable for standout service, while bars, cafes, and taxis usually just round up or leave small change.

Czech Republic

Tipping is customary in the Czech Republic. Around 10% is common in restaurants, but many people simply round up and say the total when paying.