Traveling? Know How Much To Tip (World Tipping Guide)
How much do you tip in different parts of the world
Some people really do not agree with tipping and when they are traveling they get confused and annoyed with the fact they do not know how much to tip.
Is tipping to much arrogant? is tipping to little rude? Do I have to Tip?
Always check the BILL first to avoid double tipping, most countries add a service charge to the bill already.
We stick to the basic motto even when in the USA, if the service is horrible do not tip. If it is on the bill and you think it was that bad you do not want to pay, talk to the manager.
But if the service is good, fast and friendly you should always tip. Unless in a country where they do not like tips, example: Japan.
You might ask why don’t the business owners just pay more and than I don’t have to tip. If they did that there would probably only be one or two servers like in Australia, where service can be very slow.
List Of What To Tip & Where
Below you will find a list of different examples of tips in different countries. Just remember different areas and types of bars or restaurants, could be different to below. One trick we have found is ask the front desk at your hotel or the host of your AirBNB. Also prices below are in USD.
Americas
USA
$1-$2 per drink. Bills 15-25% Depending on the style of place.
Canada
$1 per drink. Bills min 15%.
Mexico
$1 per Drink. Bills 10-15% Depending on the style of place.
The Caribbean
Depends on the island, normally 10%-15%. More expensive islands like Cayman up to 20%. Drinks cocktail $1 beers not needed.
South America
Belize
Loose change for drinks. Bills 10-15%
Argentina
Loose change for drinks. 10% -15% customary these days for food.
Guatemala
Loose change for drinks. Bills 10% is customary.
Honduras
Loose change per drink. 10% is normally added to bills.
Costa Rica
Small tip for drinks. 10% + on Bills
Panama
Small tip max $1. 10% is customary on bills.
Colombia
Tips for drinks not really needed. Small .50cent -$1 tip for food.
Brazil
Drinks just tip whatever you want. 10% and is often added to most bills.
Chile
Single drinks not needed. 10% normally added to every bill.
Peru
Single drinks not needed. Small tip for friendly service .
Europe
UK
Drinks not expected. 10 -15% mainly when eating out. Also mostly already added to the bill. Look for service charge.
Ireland
Drinks not expected. 10% if you want to.
Netherlands
Lose change is normally left if getting a drink. Or 10% for great food service.
France
Drinks Not expected. You will see “service compris” which means service included. But you can leave extra tip if you want.
Spain
No need to leave a tip but if you are in a more expensive bar, a couple of euros is nice.
Portugal
Drinks not expected. 5-10% normally based on quality of service.
Switzerland
Not Expected. Can round up the bill if happy with service.
Finland
Not Expected. Can round up the bill if happy with service.
Estonia
Not Expected. Can round up the bill if happy with service.
Latvia
Not Expected. But round up tipping is pretty normal,
Italy
Not expected. if they have “coperto,” on the bill, but leaving some euros is ok.
Norway
Not expected. On food if the service was great 10-20%
Russia
If you eat up to 15% but just for a drink not really needed but can leave the change.
Hungary
Normally added to the bill around 10%
Africa
South Africa
0 -$1 per drink. Normally added to the bill but if not 10-15%
Asia
Cambodia
Not needed per drink. Tips are not standard but they will take anything extra.
China
Nothing for drinks. Tip are not customary, but are growing so maybe 10% in nicer places.
Thailand
Not expected, but still leave a some Thai Baht on the table they will appreciate it.
Vietnam
Nothing for drinks. 5 – 10% is the norm. Everything is cheap so you can leave more.
Indonesia
Not expected in bars.
Nepal
Not expected for drinks. 5 -10% but check the bill first, it might already be added.
Oceania
Australia
Not needed per drink. Bills, not expected in pubs and taverns only High-end restaurants.
New Zealand
Not needed per drink. Bills, Not expected but 10% is generous..
Japan
DO NOT TIP. Some can take offense.