Short answer: Not expected. Tipping is not expected in Denmark because service charges are included in hotel, restaurant and taxi bills. If service is excellent you can round up or leave about 10%, which is seen as generous.
Is service included?
Service is included by law in restaurant menu prices and is also included in hotel and taxi bills, so there is no separate service charge to look for in most places.
How much to tip in Denmark
| Who | Usual tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants (sit-down) | Not expected | Round up to a neat 10 or 100 kr, or about 10% for excellent service. |
| Cafes and bars | Not expected | Tip jars are common at counters; a few coins is optional. |
| Taxis and rideshare | Not expected | Service is included; rounding up is optional. |
| Hotel housekeeping | Not expected | A small tip for excellent service is optional. |
| Hotel porters | Not expected | A small tip is optional. |
| Tour guides | Not expected | The tour price includes the guide's gratuity; tip only if they were excellent. |
| Hairdressers and spas | Not expected | No firm custom in our sources; service is generally included in prices. |
| Food delivery | Optional | No firm custom; a small tip in the app if you like. |
Amounts are in the local currency (DKK). They are common customs, not rules: tip more for great service and less where it was poor.
How to tip
Most payments are by card or MobilePay, and card readers increasingly offer a tip by percentage or amount. Cash tips can go in a tip jar or on the table. Tips are usually pooled among staff.
What to avoid
Do not feel obliged by the tip screen on the card reader; selecting no tip is normal in Denmark.
Work out a tip
The tip calculator is set to Denmark 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. Workers in Denmark can read how QR code tipping works in Denmark.
Street performers
Tipping a busker is always optional. If you enjoy the show, a coin or a note in the case is the custom, and more performers now show a QR code so you can tip by card. Rules for buskers by city:
Sources
- VisitDenmark: FAQ
- Visit Nordic: Tipping in Denmark
- The Local Denmark: How much, if anything, should you tip as a tourist in Denmark?
Checked in October 2026 against the sources above. Customs change and vary between cities and venues.
Common questions
Is tipping expected in Denmark?
Not expected. Tipping is not expected in Denmark because service charges are included in hotel, restaurant and taxi bills. If service is excellent you can round up or leave about 10%, which is seen as generous.
How much should you tip at a restaurant in Denmark?
Not expected. Round up to a neat 10 or 100 kr, or about 10% for excellent service.
Is a service charge added to the bill in Denmark?
Service is included by law in restaurant menu prices and is also included in hotel and taxi bills, so there is no separate service charge to look for in most places.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Denmark?
Not expected.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping in Denmark?
Not expected.
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