Tipping rules by country

Grenada

Most hotels and restaurants in Grenada add a 10% service charge, separate from the 8% government tax. Extra tipping is discretionary. If no service charge is listed, leave 10% for good service.

Guadeloupe

Service is already included on Guadeloupe bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little cash only when service felt worth it.

Guam

Tipping in Guam follows U.S. habits. 10-15% is a standard optional tip for restaurants, taxis, and hotel staff. Check the bill first, because some hotels add a 10-15% service charge to restaurant checks.

Guatemala

Tipping is optional in Guatemala, but 10% is common in restaurants. Always check the bill first, because some places already include a service charge or "propina".

Guernsey

Guernsey follows modest UK-style tipping. Many sit-down restaurants add a 10-12.5% service charge — read the bill before adding more. If none appears, leave 10% for good table service. Pubs and casual cafés usually just round up.

Guinea-Bissau

Tips are optional and modest in Guinea-Bissau. At nicer restaurants, leave 5-10% or round up when service was good; simple eateries need only a small XOF round-up. Carry cash for hotel help and guides, and treat those tips as a thank-you, not a hire fee.

Guyana

Tipping is not mandatory in Guyana, but a 10% tip is appreciated for good restaurant service. Check the bill first, because some hotel restaurants add a service charge. Tip guides and lodge staff in Guyanese dollars.

Haiti

Most 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.

Honduras

Tipping is optional in Honduras, but around 10% is common in restaurants. Always check the bill first, because some places already include a service charge or "servicio".

Hungary

Always check the bill for szervizdij before leaving extra. If a service charge is already listed, you do not need to add more. Without one, about 10-15% is the thank-you at sit-down restaurants. Say the total including tip when you pay. Card terminals may still prompt for a tip even when szervizdij is already included.

Iceland

Tipping is not expected. Service is already included in prices, so most people only round up or leave a small extra for exceptional service. Paying the exact bill is normal.

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man follows modest UK-style tipping. Some sit-down restaurants add a 10-12.5% service charge — read the bill before adding more. If none appears, leave 10% for good table service. Pubs and cafés usually just round up.

Israel

Restaurants and bars tip about 10-15% when no service charge is printed. Service charges are rare except for large groups. VAT on the bill is tax, not a tip. Short taxis tip with at most a small round-up. Cash still reaches servers more cleanly when you want a direct tip.

Jamaica

Leave 10-15% at sit-down restaurants, and always check the bill first. A 10-15% gratuity is often already included at resorts and tourist spots. Keep USD or JMD cash handy for porters, drivers, and tour guides.

Jersey

Jersey follows modest UK-style tipping. Many sit-down restaurants add a 10-12.5% service charge — read the bill before adding more. If none appears, leave 10% for good table service. Pubs and casual cafés usually just round up.

Jordan

Tipping is customary in Jordan. In restaurants, 5-10% is common if service charge is not already on the bill, while private drivers and tour guides are often tipped separately.

Kazakhstan

Tipping is not traditionally expected in Kazakhstan, but it is appreciated in upscale restaurants and tourist services. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous, while taxis usually just round up.

Kenya

Tipping is customary in Kenya, especially in tourism. In city restaurants, leave about 10% when no service charge appears. Safari tips are separate and higher: guides about 10-20 USD per guest per day, plus a lodge tip box. Use KES for everyday city tips.

Kiribati

Tipping is not customary in Kiribati and is not required. Pay the posted restaurant bill, leave a small AUD thank-you only when service stood out, and treat any ~10% hotel tax or service line as part of the bill — not a tip. Carry AUD cash beyond South Tarawa.

Kosovo

Tipping is optional in Kosovo, but it is appreciated for good service. In restaurants, many people round up or leave around 5-10%, while cafes and taxis usually just round up.

Kuwait

Tipping in Kuwait is discretionary but common. A 15% service charge is often included at hotels or for large dinners; otherwise, around 10% is appropriate.

Kyrgyzstan

Tipping is not expected in Kyrgyzstan, but rounding up is appreciated in nicer restaurants and for good service. Trekking guides and horse handlers may receive more when service is excellent.

Laos

Tipping is not expected in Laos, but it is appreciated in tourist areas like Luang Prabang. In restaurants, rounding up is common, and around 10% is mostly for upscale places with no service charge.

Latvia

Tipping is optional. Round up everyday bills, or leave about 10% for good sit-down service. Some tourist restaurants add a service charge, so check before adding more. Taxis and casual cafes need only a small euro round-up. Saying the total including tip, or leaving cash after paying by card, both work.

Lebanon

Tipping 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.

Lesotho

Tipping in Lesotho is appreciated but softer than in neighboring South Africa. At mid-range restaurants, leave 10% when no service charge appears — some bills already add 10-15%. Highland lodges and village eateries tip lighter with a small LSL or ZAR round-up.

Liberia

Tipping in Liberia is appreciated and modest, shaped by long US dollar use. At mid-range Monrovia restaurants, leave 10% when no service charge appears. Cookshops and shared taxis need only a small LRD or USD round-up.

Liechtenstein

Tipping 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.

Lithuania

Tipping is appreciated but modest, closer to mainland Europe than US rates. Round up everyday bills, or leave about 5-10% for good sit-down service. Card terminals may offer a tip prompt as cash use falls. Bars and short Bolt rides tip lighter than restaurants.

Luxembourg

Service is included in most bills, so tipping stays optional. Most locals round up or leave 5-10% only when restaurant service was outstanding. Pay in euros and hand cash directly when you do tip.

Macau

A 10% service charge is common on hotel and restaurant bills in Macau, so extra tipping is optional. Round up taxis to a neat amount. Keep small MOP notes for porters when you tip directly.

Madagascar

Tipping is not mandatory in Madagascar and not institutionalized. Around 10% is common in restaurants for good service, while guides and porters usually receive small fixed cash tips.

Malawi

Tipping is voluntary but appreciated in Malawi. At restaurants, leave 5-10% when no service charge appears on the bill. Lodges often use a shared tip for staff; guides are tipped separately at the end of your stay.

Malaysia

Tipping is not expected. Many hotel and restaurant bills already add a 10% service charge plus tax, shown as "++" on menus, so extra cash is optional. Hawker stalls and casual local spots do not expect a tip. If service stood out and there was no service charge, about 5-10 MYR in cash is enough.

Maldives

Tipping in the Maldives is optional. By law, tourism establishments add a 10% service charge (distributed among staff). Extra cash is mainly for direct recognition of excellent service — not another full percentage tip.

Malta

Tipping is customary but not mandatory in Malta. In restaurants, around 5% is a common local tip for good service, while 5-10% is more typical in tourist areas or for especially good service.

Marshall Islands

Tipping is not customary in the Marshall Islands. Restaurants, taxis, hotels, and tour operators do not expect a gratuity on top of the bill. Leave a small USD thank-you only when service stood out — never as a fixed percentage.

Martinique

Service is already included on Martinique bills under French rules. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little cash only when service felt worth it.

Mauritania

Tipping in Mauritania is soft and situational. At mid-range Nouakchott restaurants, leave 10% when no service charge appears. Local gargotes and collective taxis need no formal tip — a small MRU round-up is enough when service stood out.

Mauritius

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Without a service charge, 5-10% at restaurants is a polite thank-you. VAT on the bill is not a tip, and many resorts already add about 10% service.

Mayotte

Service is already included on Mayotte bills, as in mainland France. Extra tipping is never required. Round up or leave a little cash only when service felt worth it — this is the French department, not the Union of the Comoros.

Moldova

Tipping is becoming more common in Moldova, especially in sit-down restaurants. Around 5-10% is standard for good service, while cafés and taxis usually just round up.

Monaco

Service is built into most bills, matching French-style customs just across the border. Round up or leave a few euros only when service felt exceptional. Pay direct tips in euros at luxury venues only if you choose to.

Mongolia

Tipping is not customary in Mongolia, but it is appreciated in tourist-facing restaurants and tours. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous, while taxis usually just round up.

Montenegro

Tipping is not mandatory in Montenegro, but it is appreciated. Around 10% is common in restaurants for good service, while bars and taxis usually just round up.

Montserrat

Most Montserrat restaurant bills already add a 10% service charge, so extra tipping is rarely needed. If no charge appears, leave 10-15% for good table service. Taxis and small vendors tip lighter with a small XCD or USD round-up.

Morocco

Tipping is customary in Morocco. In restaurants, 5-10% is common if service is not already included, while taxis usually round up and private drivers or guides are tipped separately.

Mozambique

Tipping is expected in Mozambique. Official tourism guidance says hotel and restaurant staff look for a 10% gratuity. Check the bill first, then leave meticais cash; taxis mostly need a round-up.