Do I need to tip in San Marino?

In San Marino, tipping is usually light: rounding up is more common than fixed percentages.

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

In restaurants, rounding up the bill is common. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

What counts as a bigger tip for exceptional service in San Marino?

For restaurants, around 10% is common for exceptional service (customs are similar to Italy).

Anything else to know about paying or leaving tips in San Marino?

Because San Marino is closely integrated with Italy for everyday visitor experience, tipping customs are usually modest rather than mandatory.

Tipping in San Marino

EURLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not compulsory in San Marino, and customs are broadly similar to nearby Italy. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving a small extra is common, while around 10% is mainly for notably good service.

Rounding common

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Restaurant

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:10%

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+Customs are similar to Italy

+Around 10% is mainly for very good service

+Check the bill for any listed service or cover charge first

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in San Marino

•Follow the same modest approach used in Italy

•Round up in everyday situations and leave more only for standout service

•Use EUR cash for small direct tips

Quick tips

Tipping is optional in San Marino

Restaurant tips are modest, not automatic

Round-ups are more common than fixed percentages

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / BarberRound up or small tip

Spa & MassageRound up or small tip

Hotel Staff1-2 EUR

Tour guides5-10 EUR

Valet ParkingNot expected

Airport ServicesNot expected

Car Services / UberRound up

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