Tipping in Finland
EURLast reviewed · Sep 2026
Tipping is not expected. Service is included in every bill, and staff earn living wages under collective agreements. Round up to a neat euro amount if you want to say thanks, or leave a couple of euros only when service stood out. Card terminals may ask for a tip. Skipping is fine and normal.
Tipping not expectedQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-5 EUR
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+Service is already included in the bill
+A couple of euros fits only outstanding service
−Most people simply pay the bill or round up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Finland
•Pay the bill as shown, or round up to a neat euro amount
•Skip the tip prompt on the card terminal unless service stood out
•Leave a couple of euros only for outstanding sit-down service
Quick tips
Service wages are set by collective agreements, not tips
Lunch buffets and counter cafes need no tip
Bolt and Uber tips are optional and uncommon among locals
More tipping 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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