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Tipping in Portugal

EURLast reviewed · Mar 2026

Tipping in Portugal is not expected but appreciated for good service. In restaurants, leaving around 5-10% is common when no service charge is included. Always check the bill for "Serviço" or "Coperto".

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Fine dining or exceptional service
−Skip extra if "Serviço" is already included and service was standard
−Counter or self-service does not expect a restaurant-style tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Table service in bars and cafés
−Counter drinks or quick coffee stops do not expect extra
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Portugal
•Check the bill for "Serviço" or "Coperto"
•Leave the tip on the table or hand it to staff
•If paying by card, ask to add the tip before paying
Quick tips
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service
Service charges ("Serviço") may be small and do not replace tipping
Cash tips are more likely to go directly to staff
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff1–2 EUR
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking5–10 EUR
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up

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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.