Do I need to tip in Iceland?

Tipping is lighter in Iceland, where service charges are often included in restaurant bills. Service is already included.

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

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 Iceland?

For restaurants, around 5-10% is common for exceptional service (service is already included in the price).

How do people usually leave the tip in Iceland?

Do not feel obliged to tip in Iceland. Pay in ISK and keep it simple.

Tipping in Iceland

ISKLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is not expected in Iceland. Service is already included in prices, so most people only round up or leave a small extra for exceptional service.

Tipping not expected

Quick answer

Restaurant

Standard:Service included

Exceptional:5-10%

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+Service is already included in the price

+Very good service may justify a small extra

−No extra tip is expected for ordinary service

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in Iceland

•Do not feel obliged to tip in Iceland

•Round up or leave a small extra only for exceptional service

•Pay in ISK and keep it simple

Quick tips

Service is already included in prices

Tipping is much lighter than in the US

Most people only round up for exceptional service

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / BarberRound up

Spa & MassageRound up

Hotel StaffNot expected

Tour guidesNot expected

Valet ParkingRound up

Airport ServicesNot expected

Car Services / UberRound up

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