Tipping guides, by country
Longer, city-and-culture-specific write-ups to go with the calculator — all 51 supported countries, grouped by region, plus guides for specific occasions below. Writing about travel yourself? You can embed the calculator on your own site for free.
By occasion
💡 How much to tip, in general
The quick-reference cheat sheet for every situation below, in one place.
🛵 Food delivery
DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub and pizza delivery — what actually gets your order to you warm.
💍 Wedding vendors
Photographer, DJ, caterer, hair and makeup, officiant — who to tip and how much.
🚢 Cruises
Auto-gratuities explained, plus who to tip extra and when.
💇 Salons & spas
Hairdressers, barbers, massage therapists, nail techs.
📦 Movers
Per-hour rates for local and long-distance moves.
Europe
🇦🇹 Tipping in Austria
Similar custom to Germany.
🇭🇷 Tipping in Croatia
Similar to its Mediterranean neighbors.
🇨🇿 Tipping in Czech Republic
10% is the customary norm.
🇫🇷 Tipping in France
Service is legally included — tipping extra is a bonus, not an expectation.
🇩🇪 Tipping in Germany
Rounding up when you pay is the local custom, not leaving cash behind.
🇬🇷 Tipping in Greece
Relaxed, Mediterranean-style tipping norms.
🇭🇺 Tipping in Hungary
10% is standard — always check whether it\'s already been added.
🇮🇸 Tipping in Iceland
One of the least tip-dependent countries you can visit.
🇮🇪 Tipping in Ireland
Similar to the UK — modest and optional.
🇮🇹 Tipping in Italy
Check for the coperto before adding anything extra.
🇳🇱 Tipping in Netherlands
Tipping is a bonus for good service, not an expectation.
🇳🇴 Tipping in Norway
Same relaxed Nordic norm as Sweden.
🇵🇱 Tipping in Poland
10% is a safe, appreciated default in restaurants.
🇵🇹 Tipping in Portugal
Similar to Spain — relaxed and modest.
🇷🇺 Tipping in Russia
10% is a reliable default across most services.
🇷🇸 Tipping in Serbia
A modest 10% is well received.
🇪🇸 Tipping in Spain
Relaxed tipping culture — a small amount goes a long way.
🇸🇪 Tipping in Sweden
Wages already include fair pay for service — tipping is a bonus, not a norm.
🇨🇭 Tipping in Switzerland
Service charges are baked in — this is one of the least tip-obligated countries in Europe.
🇹🇷 Tipping in Turkey
Modest tipping is the norm, higher in tourist-heavy areas.
🇬🇧 Tipping in United Kingdom
Modest and often already included for larger groups.
Asia
🇨🇳 Tipping in China
Tipping norms are shifting slowly in tourist-heavy sectors, but it\'s still not the default.
🇮🇳 Tipping in India
Always check the bill for an already-added service charge.
🇮🇩 Tipping in Indonesia
Check for an added service charge, especially in tourist zones.
🇯🇵 Tipping in Japan
One of the clearest "do not tip" cultures in the world.
🇲🇾 Tipping in Malaysia
Similar service-charge culture to Singapore.
🇵🇭 Tipping in Philippines
Widely appreciated across most services, similar to the US in spirit.
🇸🇬 Tipping in Singapore
Service charge is already baked into the bill by regulation.
🇰🇷 Tipping in South Korea
Similar to Japan — tipping is not part of the culture.
🇹🇭 Tipping in Thailand
Casual and low-pressure — rounding up covers most situations.
🇻🇳 Tipping in Vietnam
Not traditional, but increasingly appreciated with tourism growth.
North America
🇨🇦 Tipping in Canada
Follows the American tipping model, slightly less obligatory.
🇨🇷 Tipping in Costa Rica
Service charge is already law-mandated — extra tipping is a genuine bonus.
🇩🇴 Tipping in Dominican Republic
Legally included service charge, plus extra is common with tourists.
🇯🇲 Tipping in Jamaica
Similar in spirit to broader Caribbean norms.
🇲🇽 Tipping in Mexico
Tipping is customary and genuinely appreciated, particularly with tourists.
🇺🇸 Tipping in United States
One of the most tip-dependent service cultures in the world.
South America
🇦🇷 Tipping in Argentina
A modest 10% covers most situations.
🇧🇷 Tipping in Brazil
Service charge culture — check the bill before adding extra.
🇨🇱 Tipping in Chile
10% is the norm, and you can say no if it\'s pre-added.
🇨🇴 Tipping in Colombia
Always check whether the service charge is already on the bill.
🇵🇪 Tipping in Peru
Trekking and tour guides rely more on tips than restaurant staff do.
Middle East
🇪🇬 Tipping in Egypt
Carry small bills — modest tips are woven into daily service culture.
🇮🇱 Tipping in Israel
10-15% is typical when not already included.
🇲🇦 Tipping in Morocco
Small, frequent tips are part of everyday service culture.
🇶🇦 Tipping in Qatar
Similar custom to the UAE.
🇦🇪 Tipping in United Arab Emirates
Check the bill for an auto-added charge before tipping extra.
Africa
🇰🇪 Tipping in Kenya
Safari tipping is its own well-established (and higher) tradition — budget for it separately.
🇿🇦 Tipping in South Africa
One of the most tip-expectant cultures in Africa.