Short answer: Appreciated, not expected. Tipping is not common in Norway and is entirely optional. In bars and restaurants locals may tip 5 to 15% when happy, but rounding up or about 5% is normal and 10% is generous.
Is service included?
Service charges are not common. Some restaurants in big cities, tourist areas or for large bookings add one; if it is on the bill, no tip is needed unless service was excellent.
How much to tip in Norway
| Who | Usual tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants (sit-down) | Round up or 5 to 10% | About 5% is good, 10% for a nice meal; round small bills to the nearest 50 or 100 kr. |
| Cafes and bars | Not expected | Not expected at cafes or for a beer at a regular bar; round up at cocktail or wine bars if you like. |
| Taxis and rideshare | Round up | Not required; taxi apps may offer an optional tip. |
| Hotel housekeeping | Not expected | Housekeeping tips are not expected. |
| Hotel porters | Optional | A small tip for help with heavy luggage is a nice gesture. |
| Tour guides | Optional | Not expected on paid tours; free walking tours rely on tips. |
| Hairdressers and spas | Not expected | No firm custom in our sources; tipping is generally not expected for services. |
| Food delivery | Optional | No firm custom; a small tip in the app if you like. |
Amounts are in the local currency (NOK). They are common customs, not rules: tip more for great service and less where it was poor.
How to tip
Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere and cash tips are rare. The card terminal may ask how much you want to pay, or show tip percentages; enter the bill amount or choose no tip if you do not want to tip.
What to avoid
Do not tip 15 to 25% out of habit; that is far above Norwegian norms, and choosing no tip on a counter tablet is fine.
Work out a tip
The tip calculator is set to Norway 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 Norway can read how QR code tipping works in Norway.
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
- Visit Norway: Currency and prices
- The Local Norway: How much should tourists really tip in Norway?
- Life in Norway: Tipping in Norway
Checked in October 2026 against the sources above. Customs change and vary between cities and venues.
Common questions
Is tipping expected in Norway?
Appreciated, not expected. Tipping is not common in Norway and is entirely optional. In bars and restaurants locals may tip 5 to 15% when happy, but rounding up or about 5% is normal and 10% is generous.
How much should you tip at a restaurant in Norway?
Round up or 5 to 10%. About 5% is good, 10% for a nice meal; round small bills to the nearest 50 or 100 kr.
Is a service charge added to the bill in Norway?
Service charges are not common. Some restaurants in big cities, tourist areas or for large bookings add one; if it is on the bill, no tip is needed unless service was excellent.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Norway?
Round up.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping in Norway?
Not expected.
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