Short answer: Appreciated, not expected. Tipping in Croatia is not compulsory, but around 10% is a customary thank-you for good table service, and many people simply round up. Croatia uses the euro since 2023, so older guides quoting kuna amounts are out of date.
Is service included?
Restaurants do not usually add a service charge; tips are separate and voluntary. Since January 2024 tips can be added to a card payment and are recorded through the fiscal receipt system.
How much to tip in Croatia
| Who | Usual tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants (sit-down) | 10% | About 10% for good service, up to 15% for very good service; rounding up a large bill is also common. |
| Cafes and bars | Round up | Leave small change or round up for a coffee or a drink; around 10% for a big round or a long evening. |
| Taxis and rideshare | Round up | Optional; rounding up the fare is the usual approach. |
| Hotel housekeeping | Optional | A couple of euros per night is a kind gesture, not an obligation. |
| Hotel porters | €1 to 2 per bag | Optional small tip when someone carries your bags. |
| Tour guides | €2 to 5 per person | Customary on group tours; more for a private guide. |
| Hairdressers and spas | About 10% | Around 10% is considerate; 10 to 20% at spas for exceptional service. |
| Food delivery | Optional | No firm custom; round up or add a small tip in the app if you like. |
Amounts are in the local currency (EUR). They are common customs, not rules: tip more for great service and less where it was poor.
How to tip
Cash on the table or rounding up when you pay is still common, but card terminals increasingly offer a tip option, and card tipping has been possible since 2024. Most hospitality bills are now paid by card.
What to avoid
Do not feel pressured by preset percentages on the card terminal; tipping is voluntary and choosing a small amount or none is fine.
Work out a tip
The tip calculator is set to Croatia and the local currency: enter the bill, pick a percentage and split it between the table.
Tipping with no cash
When you have no local cash, ask whether a tip can go on the card. More and more guides, drivers and performers show a QR code instead: point your phone camera at it and you can tip by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay without installing anything.
Sources
- Croatia Week: Is Croatia's tipping culture changing?
- N1 Croatia: Tipping on a credit card possible in Croatia as of 1 January
- SmarterTravel: Tipping in Croatia
- Rick Steves: Tipping in Europe
Checked in October 2026 against the sources above. Customs change and vary between cities and venues.
Common questions
Is tipping expected in Croatia?
Appreciated, not expected. Tipping in Croatia is not compulsory, but around 10% is a customary thank-you for good table service, and many people simply round up. Croatia uses the euro since 2023, so older guides quoting kuna amounts are out of date.
How much should you tip at a restaurant in Croatia?
10%. About 10% for good service, up to 15% for very good service; rounding up a large bill is also common.
Is a service charge added to the bill in Croatia?
Restaurants do not usually add a service charge; tips are separate and voluntary. Since January 2024 tips can be added to a card payment and are recorded through the fiscal receipt system.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Croatia?
Round up.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping in Croatia?
Optional.
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