Tipping in Guernsey
GBP
Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
Guernsey follows modest UK-style tipping. Many sit-down restaurants add a 10-12.5% service charge — read the bill before adding more. If none appears, leave 10% for good table service. Pubs and casual cafés usually just round up.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Check the bill for a 10-12.5% service charge before tipping again
+Sit-down spots in St Peter Port: leave 10% when no charge appears
−No extra tip is needed if service charge is already included
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Round up or leave small change at the counter
−No percentage tip is expected for bar service
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:1-2 GBP
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+Round up to the nearest pound on most rides
−Drivers do not expect a full percentage tip
How to tip in Guernsey
•Check the bill for a discretionary service charge before tipping again
•Leave 10% only when restaurant service is not already on the bill
•Spend Guernsey notes before you leave — they may not work in the UK or Jersey
Quick tips
UK pounds and Guernsey pounds both spend at 1:1 on the island
Sark day trips: bring cash from St Peter Port — no ATMs on Sark
Service-charge policies vary by venue — read the receipt
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10%
Hotel Staff1-2 GBP per bag
Tour guides5-10 GBP per person
Valet ParkingNot expected
Airport Services1-2 GBP per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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