Tipping around the world, country by country

Whether a tip is expected, how much to leave, whether service is already on the bill and how to hand it over. Checked against tourism boards and travel guides in October 2026.

North America

Europe

  • AustriaAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: About 10%
  • BelgiumAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%
  • CroatiaAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10%
  • Czech RepublicAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10%
  • DenmarkNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • FinlandNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • FranceAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up or 5 to 10%
  • GermanyAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%
  • GreeceAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%
  • HungaryAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10%
  • IcelandNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • IrelandAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: About 10%
  • ItalyAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up to 10%
  • NetherlandsAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%
  • NorwayAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up or 5 to 10%
  • PolandAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%
  • PortugalAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up to 10%
  • RomaniaAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10%, range 5 to 15%
  • SpainAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: €2 to 4 or under 10%
  • SwedenAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up or 10%
  • SwitzerlandAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up to 10%
  • United KingdomAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10 to 15%

Middle East and Africa

Asia

  • ChinaNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • Hong KongAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 10% service charge, spare change extra
  • IndiaExpected. Restaurants: 10 to 15%
  • Indonesia (Bali)Appreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up to 10%
  • JapanNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • SingaporeNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • South KoreaNot expected. Restaurants: Not expected
  • ThailandAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Round up to 10%
  • VietnamAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: 5 to 10%

Oceania and South America

  • AustraliaAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Optional, about 10%
  • BrazilExpected. Restaurants: 10% (usually on the bill)
  • New ZealandAppreciated, not expected. Restaurants: Optional, 5 to 10%

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