Do I need to tip in Spain?

Tipping in Spain is typically modest, with quick round-ups more common than set percentages.

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

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 Spain?

For restaurants, around 5-10% is common for exceptional service (service is already included in the price).

Tipping in Spain

Q: How do people usually leave the tip in Spain?

If paying by card, ask to add the tip before paying. Do not feel pressured to leave a percentage.

EURLast reviewed · Jul 2026

Tipping is optional in Spain. Small change or rounding up is most common, with slightly larger tips only in sit-down restaurants for very good service.

Rounding common

Quick answer

Restaurant

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:5-10%

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+Service is already included in the price

+Sit-down restaurants may leave a little more for very good service

−Casual bars and menus del dia often just round up

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

How to tip in Spain

•Round up or leave small cash for good service

•If paying by card, ask to add the tip before paying

•Do not feel pressured to leave a percentage

Quick tips

Service is included in Spain

Rounding up is more common than percentage tipping

Large tips are unusual

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up

Hairdresser / BarberRound up or 5-10%

Spa & MassageRound up

Hotel Staff1-2 EUR

Tour guides5-10 EUR

Valet Parking1-2 EUR

Airport Services1-2 EUR

Car Services / UberRound up

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