Tipping in Finland
EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is not expected in Finland. Service is included, so most people simply round up or leave a small extra for excellent service.
Tipping not expectedMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-5 EUR
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+Service is already included in the bill
+A small extra is only for excellent service
−Most people simply round up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Finland
•Round up to a neat amount if you want to tip
•Leave a small extra only for excellent service
•Card and mobile payments are standard
Quick tips
Tipping is not expected in Finland
Service is included across restaurants, taxis, and hotels
Most people round up rather than leave a percentage
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel StaffNot expected
Tour guidesNot expected
Valet ParkingNot expected
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Finland
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.