6 Countries
Europe
European tipping practices reflect wage structures that include service charges in menu prices. Restaurant servers, taxi drivers, and hotel staff receive livable base wages, making tips supplementary rather than essential.
General Tipping Norm
5-10% or round up; service often included
Country-by-Country Tipping Guide
United Kingdom
12.5% service charge common; 10-12% if not included
- Restaurants
- 10-12% if service not included
- Taxis
- Round up fare
- Hotels
- £1-2 per bag
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France
Service compris (included); small change for great service
- Restaurants
- Service included; €1-3 for exceptional service
- Taxis
- Round up + €1-2 for luggage
- Hotels
- €1-2 per service
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Germany
Round up to nearest convenient amount
- Restaurants
- Round up bill (e.g. €47 → €50)
- Taxis
- 5-10% or round up
- Hotels
- €1-2 per bag
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Italy
Coperto (cover charge) included; 5-10% at upscale spots
- Restaurants
- €1-2 per person casual; 5-10% upscale
- Taxis
- Round up to next euro
- Hotels
- €1-2 per bag or per night
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Spain
Traditionally no-tip; tourist areas expect 5-7%
- Restaurants
- Round up or 5-7%
- Taxis
- Round up fare
- Hotels
- €1-2 per service
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Scandinavia
All service charges included; tipping entirely optional
- Restaurants
- Optional 5-10% for outstanding service
- Taxis
- Round up (optional)
- Hotels
- Not expected
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