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Tipping in Norway

NOKLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is not expected in Norway. If you had very good service, rounding up or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but optional.

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Service is already built into prices
+Very good sit-down service may get a small extra
−No tip is expected in casual places
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Longer trips or luggage help may justify more
−Most rides only need rounding up

How to tip in Norway

•Round up the bill if you want to tip
•Leave a small extra only for very good service
•No tip is required

Quick tips

Tipping is optional in Norway
Restaurants and bars may get a small extra for good service
Taxi rides usually just round up

Other situations (8)

DeliveryNot expected
Hairdresser / BarberRound up or small tip
Spa & MassageNot expected
Hotel StaffRound up
Tour guidesRound up
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Norway

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.