Tipping in Hungary
HUFLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Many restaurants in Hungary include a 10-15% service charge "szervizdíj". If not included, around 10-15% or rounding up is customary.
Tipping customaryMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15-20%
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+Service charge included then no extra
+Say total when paying by card
+Counter or poor service
Bar
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Round up at counter
+Table service 10-15%
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+10% for longer or luggage
+Use Bolt for transparent pricing
How to tip in Hungary
•Tell staff total amount when paying by card
•Hand tip directly to server
•Check bill for "szervizdíj" before tipping
Quick tips
Service charge "szervizdíj" often 10-15% (check the bill)
In Budapest expectation stronger than in countryside
Other situations
Delivery200-500 HUF
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff200-1000 HUF
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking100-200 HUF
Airport Services100-500 HUF
Car Services / UberRound up
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.