Find tipping rules by country, based on local customs and real-world situations. Use Tipping Rules to understand how much to tip in restaurants, taxis, hotels, and more.
Democratic Republic of the CongoTipping is common and considered good etiquette (""mahtabish""—something extra). Restaurants 5-10% if no service charge; check bill—10% is often included. Tour guides 10-15% per day. Small tips in CDF for porters and housekeeping. Tip in local currency (CDF); USD sometimes used in tourist areas.
DenmarkService is included in prices by law. Tipping is not expected. Round up or leave a small amount if you wish.
EcuadorTipping is optional. 10% is customary in restaurants; check the bill; a 10-12% service charge is often included.
EgyptTipping is expected. Leave 10-15% in restaurants; service charge on bill may not reach staff.
El SalvadorTipping is not a strong custom; most restaurants add a 10% service charge so extra is unnecessary. If no service charge leave 10% in cash. Porters 0.50-1 USD per bag. Taxis do not expect tips; agree price or use meter. USD is official currency; carry small bills.
EstoniaTipping is not compulsory but appreciated. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service or round up. Service charges are rare. VAT (käibemaks) on the bill is not a tip. Tip in EUR. Cash or card accepted.
EthiopiaTipping is appreciated but not always expected. In restaurants leave about 10% (tourist venues) or round up (local); check for service charge. Guides and drivers commonly tipped. ETB preferred; keep small notes.
FijiTipping is not customary or expected in Fiji. Service charges are often on the bill. If you tip for exceptional service 10-15% at restaurants; Staff Christmas Fund boxes are common. Tip discreetly in FJD; vinaka (thank you) is appreciated.
FinlandTipping is not expected in Finland. Service is included in all prices.
GeorgiaTipping is appreciated in Georgia. At restaurants 10-15% is common; a 10% service charge is often on the bill.
GhanaTipping (dashing) is customary but not mandatory. In restaurants leave 5-10% or round up; rarely on the bill. Porter 1-2 GHS per bag; guides and drivers appreciated. Tip in cedis; good service should be rewarded.
GreeceLeave 5-10% in restaurants. Round up for taxis and casual service.
GreenlandTipping is not expected in Greenland. Service is included in prices; round up or up to 10% optional for good service.
GuatemalaTipping is optional. 10% is customary in restaurants; 10% may be on the bill.
HaitiMost Haitians do not tip; tipping is customary in tourist locations and graciously accepted. About 10% in restaurants; hotel bills often include 10% tax and 5% service charge—you can still tip porters and housekeeping in cash.
HondurasA 10% ""Servicio"" (service charge) is often added to restaurant bills and is not mandatory—you can refuse it. It is usually split among all staff; tip extra in cash so your server gets it. Mainland: less expected; Bay Islands (e.g. Roatán): 10-20% more common. Tips are an important part of income for many workers.
Hong KongService charge (10%) often on the bill. Round up or leave small cash for good service.
HungaryMany restaurants in Hungary include a 10-15% service charge "szervizdíj". If not included, around 10-15% or rounding up is customary.
IcelandTipping is not expected in Iceland. Service charges (often around 15% at restaurants) are typically included in prices.
IndiaTipping is customary but not mandatory. Tip 10% at restaurants if no service charge is included; service charge on bills is optional.
IndonesiaTipping is not expected in Indonesia. A service charge is often on the bill at hotels and restaurants; round up or leave small cash (IDR) for good service if you wish.
IrelandTipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Service charge may be on the bill for groups. Tip 10-15% in restaurants if not included.
IsraelTipping is customary in Israel at restaurants and bars (10-15%); staff often rely on tips. Leave cash on the table when possible (card tips may not reach staff). Taxis and hotel housekeeping are not routinely tipped; porters and tour guides commonly receive tips. Use shekels (ILS); avoid coins.
JamaicaTipping is expected. Leave 10-18% in restaurants; 10-15% may be included.
JordanTipping is customary but not compulsory in Jordan. At restaurants leave 5-10% or 10%; a 10% service charge is often on the bill.
KazakhstanTipping is not customary in Kazakhstan. Service is usually included; add 10% at restaurants if not on the bill.
KenyaTipping is customary but flexible. In Nairobi and tourist areas leave 10-15% at restaurants; check for service charge. KES or USD (safari) accepted; cash preferred.
KosovoRound up or leave a small tip for good service. Tipping is optional but appreciated. No service charge is typically added. Tip in EUR.
KuwaitTipping is discretionary but common. A 15% service charge is often added to restaurant bills; if not 10-12% is appropriate. Porters and housekeeping 1-2 USD (or 0.5-1 KWD) per bag or per night; taxi round up; tour guides 10%. No policy forces tipping; amount typically does not exceed 1-2 dinars when given (Kuwait Times).
KyrgyzstanTipping is generally not expected in Kyrgyzstan. At restaurants you may round up to about 10% or leave 100-200 KGS for good service; tip only if no service fee is on the bill.
LaosTipping is not expected in Laos. A service charge is sometimes on the bill at hotels and upscale restaurants; round up or leave small cash (LAK preferred) for good service if you wish.
LatviaTipping is customary for good service. Tip around 10% in restaurants and bars if satisfied. Service charge (10%) may be included for groups so check the bill. Tip in EUR. Cash preferred.
LebanonTipping is customary in Lebanon; service staff are often underpaid. At restaurants leave 10-15%; the 11% VAT on the bill is not the tip. Cash preferred; USD is widely accepted alongside LBP.
LiechtensteinTipping is not obligatory in Liechtenstein. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Salaries are adequate so tips are a gesture of goodwill. Similar to Switzerland. Tip in CHF.
LithuaniaTipping is customary in restaurants (5-10%). Some restaurants add a 10% service charge so check the bill. Bar and taxi tips not expected. Tip in EUR. Cash preferred as card tip lines are rare.
LuxembourgTipping is not mandatory in Luxembourg. Leave 5-10% in restaurants if satisfied. Service charge is included in the bill. Tips have become less common with card payments. Tip in EUR. Cash preferred.
MadagascarTipping is not mandatory in Madagascar and not institutionalized. Upscale places may add a service charge; otherwise 5-10% at restaurants and small cash for guides and porters. Always tip in Ariary (MGA)—avoid very small amounts (under 500-1,000 MGA for a full day) as they can be seen as insulting.
MalaysiaTipping is not expected in Malaysia. A service charge is often added to bills; round up or leave small cash for good service if you wish.
MaldivesA 10% service charge is usually added to bills in the Maldives. Tipping on top is not expected; round up or leave small cash (MVR or USD at resorts) for good service if you wish.
MaltaTipping is customary but not mandatory. Many restaurants include 10% service charge. Tip 5-10% if not included. Cash preferred.
MoldovaTipping is expected in restaurants and bars in Moldova. Leave 5-10% or round up (10% standard for table service). Service charge may be included so check the bill. Tip in MDL. Cash preferred as not all establishments process card tips.
MonacoService is included in restaurant bills by law. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Hotel staff expect slightly higher tips than in France. Tip in EUR. Similar to France.
MongoliaTipping is not traditional in Mongolia. At restaurants a service charge is often on the bill; 5-10% is optional for good service.
MontenegroTipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Tip 5-10% in restaurants if satisfied or round up. Service charge (10%) common in tourist areas. Kuver (cover) €1 per person is not a tip. Cash preferred so server receives it.
MyanmarTipping is not traditional. Optional 10% or small cash (MMK) at restaurants; guides and drivers appreciate tips.
NamibiaTipping is customary in Namibia. Tip 10-15% at restaurants; often not included for groups under 8.
NepalTipping is not expected except for trekking guides and porters. Service charge is often on restaurant bills; round up or small cash (NPR).
NicaraguaTipping is customary but not obligatory. 10-15% for restaurants and other services (Visit Nicaragua). Many restaurants add 10% ""propina voluntaria"" on the bill—check to avoid double tipping; IVA 15% is separate. Staff rely on tips; tip in Córdobas or clean USD.
NigeriaTipping is not firmly established; more common in urban and upscale spots. Restaurants 5-10% in upscale Lagos/Abuja; porters 100-200 NGN per bag; housekeeping 200-500 NGN per night. Taxi round up; tour guides 10%. Cash in Naira; discreet handshake. Rural areas may find tipping unusual.
North MacedoniaTipping is not mandatory but appreciated. Tip 10-15% in restaurants if no service charge. Many restaurants include service charge so check the bill. Tip in MKD. Cash preferred.