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How much should you tip? Country-specific norms and an instant calculator for restaurants, taxis, hotels, bars, and spas. Tipping customs vary and change — treat this as a guide. Locals will appreciate any genuine gesture.

Find out exactly how much to tip in restaurants, taxis, hotels, bars, and spas in 20+ countries. Instant calculator with country-specific norms and cultural context.

Tipping norms last verified: August 2026

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Tipping customs vary and change. Treat this as a guide. Locals will appreciate any genuine gesture.

Quick tipping tips
💵 Cash tips reach the individual directly — cards may go to the business.
🧾 Always check if a service charge has been added to your bill before tipping extra.
🇯🇵 In no-tipping cultures like Japan and South Korea, a sincere "thank you" is the right gesture.
💱 Carry small denomination local notes — many service workers can't make change for tips.
⏱️ Tip at the end of a service, not during — it signals satisfaction with the full experience.
Bill types explained
🍴 Restaurant: Percentage of total food and drink bill.
🚕 Taxi: Percentage or rounding up the fare.
🛎️ Hotel: Flat per-bag or per-night amount for porters and housekeeping.
🍻 Bar: Per drink, or percentage for table service.
🗺️ Tour guide: Per-person amount for the guide, separate from the tour fee.
🧖 Spa & massage: Percentage of the treatment cost.
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Tipping Around the World: A Country-by-Country Guide for Travellers
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Where this data comes from

Tipping norms are drawn from general cultural and travel guidance for each covered country. [Detailed primary-source list: to be documented.]

Last verified: August 2026 · Report outdated information →

Tipping norms evolve and vary by region, venue, and service. Use this as a starting guide and adjust to the situation.

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Tipping FAQs

Common questions about how much to tip, where tipping is expected, and cash versus card. Tipping norms vary by country — use the guide and adjust to your situation.

How much should I tip in the United States?

In the US, tipping 15 to 20 percent at restaurants is customary, with $1 to $2 per drink at bars and a few dollars per night for housekeeping. Use the guide above for category-specific amounts.

Is tipping expected in Japan?

Tipping is not customary in Japan and can even be refused; good service is included. Check the guide for your destination's norms before you travel.

Should I tip in cash or on the card?

Cash is often preferred where tipping is customary, especially for hotel staff and guides, but card tipping is common in restaurants in many countries. Use the guide for local expectations.

Do I tip taxi drivers?

It varies widely. Rounding up the fare is common in much of Europe, while 10 to 15 percent is typical in the US. See the guide for your destination's taxi tipping norm.

Tipping customs vary and evolve. PlanTrippr provides general guidance only — when in doubt, follow local practice or ask your host.