Service is normally included in restaurant and hotel prices. A round-up or small extra is optional. Porters and cloakroom attendants may receive a separate small tip.
Round up optionalDining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Belgium tipping cheat sheet
Amounts, whether a tip is expected, and the exceptions that matter. Open a row for details.
RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsRound up optional
Service is normally included in restaurant and hotel prices. A round-up or small extra is optional. Porters and cloakroom attendants may receive a separate small tip.
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.
No tip is expected. Extra luggage assistance can merit a small thank-you.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptionsOptional; about €2
Ordinary luggage service is covered by your stay; extra for exceptional help is voluntary.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsNo extra required
Routine cleaning is covered by the hotel price.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsNo extra required
Routine hotel service is covered; personal gratitude is optional.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptionsOptional
Check whether the tour already includes gratuities before adding anything.
Spas & massageAdvice & exceptionsOptional extra
Check included service; a few euros can thank outstanding staff.
Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptionsNot customary
A small extra for excellent work is voluntary.
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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.
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.
