Tipping in Europe
Western Europe
Service is often included in the bill, rounding or a small tip is common. Tips are rarely obligatory.
FranceService is included in France. Small tips are optional, usually as rounding up or a little cash for.
GermanyTipping in Germany is customary but modest. Small tips and rounding up are standard for good.
BelgiumService is included in the bill. Rounding up or leaving a small tip is appreciated for good service.
NetherlandsTipping is not expected. Rounding up or small tips are appreciated.
AustriaRound up bills or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Service charges are included in the bill.
SwitzerlandRound up or leave 5-10% in restaurants. Service charge is included. Tipping is voluntary.
Northern Europe
Similar to Western Europe: service included, rounding common. In the UK and Ireland a small tip in restaurants is more common than in Scandinavia.
United KingdomMany restaurants add a discretionary service charge (10-12.5%). Tip 10-15% if not included.
IrelandTipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Service charge may be on the bill for groups. Tip 10-15%.
DenmarkService is included in prices by law. Tipping is not expected. Round up or leave a small amount if.
NorwayTipping is not expected in Norway. Service is included in prices. In bars and restaurants locals.
SwedenTipping is not expected. Service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% if you wish.
FinlandTipping in Finland is not expected. Service is already included in menu prices, and locals rarely.
IcelandTipping is not expected in Iceland. Service charges (often around 15% at restaurants) are typically.
Southern Europe
Small tips (5–10%) are often customary in restaurants; service may be included in some places. Check the bill.
SpainTipping is optional. Rounding up or small amounts are appreciated for good service.
ItalyLeave 5-10% or round up in restaurants. Round up for taxis and bars.
PortugalTipping in Portugal is not expected but appreciated for good service. In restaurants, leaving.
GreeceTipping in Greece is customary. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up for taxis.
CroatiaTipping 10-15% is customary in restaurants when no service charge. Check the bill for tip included.
MaltaTipping is customary but not mandatory. Many restaurants include a 10% service charge. Leave 5-10%.
Eastern Europe
Tipping is more customary than in the north and west—round up or leave 5–10% in restaurants. Local currency is often preferred.
PolandTipping is optional but appreciated in Poland. Around 10% is common in restaurants, while rounding.
Czech RepublicTipping is discretionary in the Czech Republic. Around 10% or rounding up is common in restaurants.
HungaryMany restaurants in Hungary include a 10-15% service charge "szervizdíj". If not included, around.
RomaniaMost locals leave 10-15% in restaurants. Smaller tips are common in casual spots.
BulgariaTipping is customary. Tip 10% for satisfactory service and 15-20% for exceptional. Leaving no tip.
GeorgiaTipping is appreciated in Georgia. At restaurants 10-15% is common; a 10% service charge is often.