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.
TanzaniaTipping is customary, but everyday meals tip lighter than safari and resort stays. In restaurants, leave about 5-10% when no service charge appears. Safari guides tip about 10-20 USD per guest per day, and lodge tip boxes are separate. Use TZS for small everyday tips when you can.
Timor-LesteTipping is not expected in Timor-Leste, but a small thank-you is appreciated. Round up meals or leave 1-2 USD when service stands out. Check upmarket Dili bills for a service charge first.
TogoTipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Togo. At mid-range and upscale restaurants in Lomé, leave 5-10% when no service charge appears. Maquis tip lighter with a small XOF round-up.
TongaTipping is not customary or expected in Tonga. Official tourism guidance says leave nothing beyond the posted bill. A small TOP cash thank-you for standout service is optional, never required.
Trinidad and TobagoTipping is common in Trinidad and Tobago, but many hotels and restaurants already include a 10% or 15% service charge. If service is not included, around 10% is standard in restaurants.
TunisiaTipping is appreciated in Tunisia, especially in tourist areas. Around 10% is common in restaurants, while taxis and casual places usually just round up or leave a few dinars.
TurkeyAbout 10% is the usual thank-you at sit-down restaurants. Bahsis is voluntary. Mandatory service, kuver, or table fees are banned, so refuse surprise add-ons on the bill. Cafes and taxis tip lighter with a round-up in lira. Hand cash directly when you want staff to keep the full amount.
Turks and CaicosHotels and hotel restaurants add a mandatory 10% service charge. The 12% tourism tax is not a tip. Leave 5% more toward a 15% total, or 15% if no service charge is listed.
TuvaluTipping is not customary or expected in Tuvalu. Pay the agreed fare and the posted meal total, and leave a small AUD thank-you only when service stood out. Bring enough Australian dollar cash for the whole stay — cards and ATMs are unreliable even in Funafuti.
U.S. Virgin IslandsTipping in the U.S. Virgin Islands follows mainland U.S. habits. Plan on 15-20% at sit-down restaurants, and check the bill first because many places add an automatic gratuity. Keep USD cash for taxis, porters, and direct tips.
UgandaTipping is appreciated in Uganda, especially in tourism. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service, while safari and gorilla trekking tips are usually handled separately from everyday city tipping.
UkraineTipping is not traditionally expected in Ukraine, but it is becoming more common in tourist-facing restaurants. Around 10% is generous in sit-down restaurants, while cafes and taxis usually just round up.
UruguayTipping is customary but voluntary. Leave about 10% at sit-down restaurants for good service. Cubierto is a cover charge, not a tip. Card terminals may not add a tip, so keep small pesos for cash. Taxis tip with at most a small round-up.
UzbekistanTipping is not expected in Uzbekistan. In tourist restaurants, rounding up or a small extra for good service is appreciated, but most local places do not expect a tip.
VanuatuTipping is not customary or expected in Vanuatu. Official tourism guidance says leave nothing beyond the posted bill. A small cash thank-you for standout service is optional, never required.
Vatican CityRules mirror Rome because almost everything visitors use is inside Italian territory. Service (servizio) is often included on restaurant bills. Leave 5-10% or round up where tipping is accepted. Do not tip Swiss Guards. Pay tips in euros.
VenezuelaRestaurant tips are voluntary. Many Caracas bills already add 10% servicio — ask before leaving more. If none appears, leave 5-10% in cash for good service. Almost everything runs on USD cash; carry small bills because change is scarce and cards often fail.
VietnamTipping is optional. In tourist restaurants, leave about 5-10% for good service when no service charge is listed. Street food and local eateries rarely need anything. Grab and short taxis tip with a small round-up. Private day drivers tip about 100000-200000 VND at the end of the day, separate from the hire rate.
ZambiaTipping is voluntary but appreciated in Zambia. In restaurants, around 10% is common if no service charge is included, while safari guides and lodge staff are usually tipped separately at the end of your stay.
ZimbabweTipping is customary but discretionary in Zimbabwe. In restaurants, 10-15% is common for good service, while safari guides and lodge staff are usually tipped separately in USD.