Tipping in Australia
AUDLast reviewed · Apr 2026
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.
Tipping not expectedMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+Up to 10% is for good service, not standard
+No tip is required
−Check the bill for any optional service charge
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Australia
•Check the bill for any optional service charge
•Round up or leave up to 10% for very good service
•Ignore tip prompts if you do not want to tip
Quick tips
Tipping is voluntary in Australia
Workers are paid normal wages, so there is no obligation
Card prompts and tip jars are optional
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberNot expected
Spa & MassageNot expected
Hotel StaffNot expected
Tour guidesRound up
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Australia
Tipping Terms Glossary
- Service charge
- A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
- Round up
- To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
- Exceptional service
- Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
- Cash preferred
- A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.