Do I need to tip in France?

In France, extra tipping is usually optional because many restaurant checks already include service. Service is usually included in France.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in France?

In restaurants, service is often included on the check, so any extra tip is optional. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

What counts as a bigger tip for exceptional service in France?

For restaurants, around Round up or 5-10% is common for exceptional service.

How do people usually leave the tip in France?

Check for "Service compris". Cash in EUR is usually the easiest option, and card tips are increasingly accepted.

Tipping in France

EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026

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

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant

Standard:Service included

Exceptional:Round up or 5-10%

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in France

•Check for "Service compris"

•Round up or leave small cash for good service

•Cash is easiest for small extra tips

Quick tips

"Service compris" is included on restaurant bills

In Paris, rounding up or leaving small cash is a bit more common

Fine dining may leave 5-10%

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / Barber5-10%

Spa & MassageRound up

Hotel Staff1-2 EUR

Tour guides5-10 EUR

Valet Parking1-2 EUR

Airport Services1-2 EUR

Car Services / UberRound up

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