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.
SwitzerlandTipping is voluntary in Switzerland. Service is included, so most people simply round up or leave a.
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 KingdomTipping is optional in the United Kingdom. Many restaurants add a discretionary 10-12.5% service.
IrelandTipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Ireland. In sit-down restaurants, around 10% is common.
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. If you had very good service, rounding up or leaving 5-10% in.
SwedenTipping is not expected in Sweden. Most people simply round up, and 5-10% is only for very good.
FinlandTipping is not expected in Finland. Service is included, so most people simply round up or leave a.
IcelandTipping is not expected in Iceland. Service is already included in prices, so most people only.
Southern Europe
Small tips (5–10%) are often customary in restaurants; service may be included in some places. Check the bill.
SpainTipping is optional in Spain. Small change or rounding up is most common, with slightly larger tips.
ItalyTipping is not expected in Italy. In restaurants, round up or leave a small extra for good service,.
PortugalTipping in Portugal is not expected, but it is appreciated for good service. In restaurants,.
GreeceTipping in Greece is customary. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up for taxis.
CroatiaTipping is customary in Croatia, but it is usually modest. Around 10% is common in restaurants for.
MaltaTipping is customary but not mandatory in Malta. In restaurants, around 5% is a common local tip.
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 customary in the Czech Republic. Around 10% is common in restaurants, but many people.
HungaryTipping is customary in Hungary, but always check for "szervizdíj" first. If service charge is.
RomaniaMost locals leave 10-15% in restaurants. Smaller tips are common in casual spots.
BulgariaTipping is customary in Bulgaria. About 10% is typical in restaurants, with smaller tips in more.
GeorgiaTipping is appreciated in Georgia, but it is usually modest. Around 10% is common in restaurants.