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Tipping in Greece

EURLast reviewed · Jul 2026

Check the bill first because a service charge may already be included at some restaurants. Around 5-10% is a fair thank-you elsewhere, with tourist areas sometimes expecting a little more. Cash is preferred, and add card tips before you pay.

Tipping customary

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Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Service charge may be included (Check the bill)
+Tourist areas and finer restaurants may expect more
Counter service does not expect a full restaurant tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Small tip for table service
Quick counter drinks usually only need rounding up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-2 EUR
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+Longer journey or luggage help
Short rides only need rounding up

How to tip in Greece

Cash preferred
Leave the tip on the table or hand it to the server
If paying by card, ask to add the tip before paying

Quick tips

Service charge may be included on some bills (Check the bill)
Tourist areas often tip more than local spots
Small tips are more common than large percentages

More tipping situations (8)

Delivery1-2 EUR
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & Massage5-10%
Hotel Staff1-2 EUR per bag
Tour guides5-10 EUR
Valet Parking1-2 EUR
Airport Services1-2 EUR
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Greece