Tipping in Monaco
EURLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Service is included in restaurant bills by law. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Hotel staff expect slightly higher tips than in France. Tip in EUR. Similar to France.
Rounding commonMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Round up or 5-10% if good service
+Service included by law
+No obligation
Bar
Standard:5-10%
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Monaco
•Check the bill (service included by law)
•Round up or leave 5-10% for good service
•Tip in EUR cash or card
Quick tips
Service included in bill by law
Staff well paid no obligation to tip extra
Hotel tips expected a little higher than France
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5 EUR
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff2-5 EUR
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking2-5 EUR
Airport ServicesNot expected
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.