Tipping in Europe
Western Europe
Service is often included in the bill, rounding or a small tip is common. Tips are rarely obligatory.
FranceService compris means the bill already includes service, so extra tipping is never required. Round.
GermanySay the total you want to pay when settling the bill, not just hand over cash and wait for change.
BelgiumService is already built into restaurant prices, so tipping stays optional. Most people round up or.
NetherlandsService is built into restaurant prices, so tipping is not expected. Round up to the next euro or.
AustriaIn Austria, restaurant service is already included in the bill, so a large tip on top is not.
SwitzerlandIn Switzerland, service is included in the bill, so tipping stays voluntary. Most people round up.
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 sit-down restaurants add a discretionary 10-12.5% service charge, so read the bill before.
IrelandTipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Ireland. In sit-down restaurants, around 10% is common.
DenmarkService is included in menu prices by law, so tipping is not expected. Round up to the nearest.
NorwayWages are high and prices already reflect service, so tipping is never required. Rounding up or.
SwedenTipping is not expected in Sweden. Most people round up to the nearest krona for everyday service,.
FinlandTipping is not expected. Service is included in the bill, so most people only round up to the.
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 is not required in Portugal. In restaurants, locals often round up the bill; about 5-10% is.
GreeceCheck the bill first because a service charge may already be included at some restaurants. Around.
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.
PolandTell the server the final total you want to pay when settling in cash, not just the bill amount.
Czech RepublicAround 10% is common at sit-down restaurants, though many people simply round up and tell the.
HungaryAlways check the bill for szervizdij before leaving extra. If a service charge is already listed,.
RomaniaAt sit-down restaurants, locals usually leave 10-15% because service is not included on most bills.
BulgariaAbout 10% is typical at sit-down restaurants, though many locals round up at casual spots. Check.
GeorgiaTipping is appreciated in Georgia, but it is usually modest. Around 10% is common in restaurants.