What tipping etiquette applies at my travel destination?
Tipping etiquette varies depending on the destination. Here are general guidelines:
Your travel documents contain specific information about the tipping culture of your destination. Generally speaking:
- Europe:
- Restaurants: 5-10% (in some countries already included in the service)
- Taxi drivers: Round up or 5-10%
- Hotel porter: 1-2€ per piece of luggage
- Tour guide: 5-10€ per person/day for group tours
- North America:
- Restaurants: 15-20%
- Taxi drivers: 10-15%
- Hotel porter: 1-2$ per piece of luggage
- Room cleaning: 2-5$ per day
- South America:
- Restaurants: 10-15%
- Taxi drivers: 5-10%
- Hotel porter: 1-2$ per piece of luggage
- Tour guide: 8-10$ per person/day for group tours
- Australia & New Zealand:
- Tipping usually not expected
- For excellent service in restaurants: 10%
- Tour guide for private tours: 10-15$ per person/day
- Asia:
- Varies greatly, in some countries (Japan) even uncommon
- In tourist areas: 5-10% in restaurants
- Africa & Middle East:
- Restaurants: 10-15%
- Safari guides: 10-15$ per person/day
Pay attention to local currency and always have change ready. Our chatbot in the app provides detailed information for your specific destination.
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