How Much to Tip Around the World

Under-tip and you offend; over-tip and you look like a tourist. Here's a country-by-country guide.

United States

Tipping expected because service staff are paid below minimum wage. Restaurants: 18–20% for good service. Bartenders: $1–2 per drink. Taxis: 15–20%. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5/night.

United Kingdom & Ireland

10–12.5% at restaurants, often as a service charge on the bill (check before adding more). Pubs: no tip at the bar. Taxis: round up. See our UK Tip Calculator.

Continental Europe

Service usually included. 5–10% for good service. In France "service compris" means included. In Italy "coperto" is a cover charge, not a tip.

Australia

Not expected. Staff earn a proper minimum wage. 5–10% for excellent service if you want to. See our Australian Tip Calculator.

Japan

Do not tip. It can be seen as confusing or rude. Excellent service is the cultural baseline.