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Tipping in Austria

EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026

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

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Exceptional service or wine service
+Higher tips are more common in Vienna and other tourist-heavy areas
−Counter service does not expect a full restaurant tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Seated service or longer stay
−Counter drinks usually only need rounding up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-2 EUR
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+Luggage help
+Long wait
−Short rides may only need rounding up
How to tip in Austria
•Cash preferred
•Say total when paying
•Hand it directly to staff rather than leaving it on the table
Quick tips
Service is included in the bill
In Vienna, 5-10% is common for good restaurant service
In smaller towns, rounding up is often enough
Other situations
Delivery1-2 EUR
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & Massage5-10%
Hotel Staff2-5 EUR
Tour guides5-10%
Valet Parking1-2 EUR
Airport Services1-2 EUR
Car Services / UberRound up

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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.