Rounding up or adding around 5–10% is a customary gesture for good restaurant service, even though service is covered in the price. It remains discretionary.
5–10%Dining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Austria tipping cheat sheet
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptions5–10%
Rounding up or adding around 5–10% is a customary gesture for good restaurant service, even though service is covered in the price. It remains discretionary.
Before paying: Check for an included service charge or gratuity. If adding a card tip, confirm the total before completing payment; with cash, make clear what is a tip and what change you need.
Bars & cafésAdvice & exceptionsRound up, optional
A round-up to the next euro is sufficient for good drinks service.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptions5–10%
Vienna’s tourism board gives this customary service range, adjusted to satisfaction.
Airport transfersAdvice & exceptions€1 per bag, optional
For shuttle-driver luggage assistance.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per bag
Suggested luggage-service thank-you, depending on size.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per night, optional
An additional thank-you for good cleaning; hotel service is paid for already.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsA few euros, optional
For special help arranging reservations or local experiences.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptions€5–10 for a group tour
The publisher’s suggestion; it does not specify a daily unit. Longer private tours can warrant more.
Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptions5–10%
The official guidance includes hairdressers. Do not add it twice if already included.
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Arriving & getting around
Keep a prepaid airport transfer separate from a metered taxi or a full-day driver. For tour budgets, check the unit and whether guide and driver tips are separate.
The tourism board advises against paying a tip again when it already appears on the bill.
If you choose to give a personal cash tip, use a currency the recipient can spend and make its purpose clear. Card payment for the bill does not guarantee a card-tip facility. Check the final total before approving it.
For a prepaid tour or resort stay, read the gratuity inclusions. A service fee, a staff tip pool and an individual guide tip may cover different people.
