Do I need to tip in Monaco?

Tipping is not generally expected in Monaco because many restaurant bills already include service. Most visitors add extra only for standout service.

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

In restaurants, check whether service is already included before adding extra. At bars and for taxis, people usually round up.

What counts as a bigger tip for exceptional service in Monaco?

For exceptional service in restaurants, some guests leave around 5-10% on top of the bill. In luxury settings, larger tips remain discretionary.

How do people usually leave the tip in Monaco?

Cash in EUR is straightforward, though card tipping is common in restaurants and hotels. Review the check first, then add any extra directly if you want to tip.

Tipping in Monaco

EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is not mandatory in Monaco. Service is usually included, so most people simply round up or leave a small extra for very good service.

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant

Standard:Service included

Exceptional:5-10%

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+Check the bill for included service first

+Very good service may justify 5-10%

−Most people simply round up or leave a few euros

Bar

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:Small extra

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+Table service may justify a little more

−Counter drinks usually only need rounding up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in Monaco

•Review the bill first so you do not add extra by reflex

•Round up or leave a few euros only for very good service

•Use EUR cash for direct tips when you want them to go to staff

Quick tips

Service is usually included in Monaco

Tipping is lighter than in heavily tip-driven countries

Hotel tips can run a little higher than in France

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / Barber5 EUR

Spa & Massage10-15%

Hotel Staff2-5 EUR

Tour guides5-10 EUR per person

Valet Parking2-5 EUR

Airport ServicesNot expected

Car Services / UberRound up

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