Service is included in restaurant and hotel prices, so a tip is not necessary. You can still leave a voluntary extra for unusually good service.
No tip neededDining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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Denmark tipping cheat sheet
Amounts, whether a tip is expected, and the exceptions that matter. Open a row for details.
RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsNo tip needed
Service is included in restaurant and hotel prices, so a tip is not necessary. You can still leave a voluntary extra for unusually good service.
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.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsNo extra required
Service is included in the taxi fare. Any extra for excellent help is your choice.
Airport transfersAdvice & exceptionsNo extra for taxi transfers
The included-service taxi rule also covers airport taxi rides. Private packages can have separate arrangements.
Hotels & resortsAdvice & exceptionsService included
There is no fixed hotel tipping scale. An extra thank-you is voluntary.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptionsOptional
Hotel service is included; no fixed extra is prescribed for luggage assistance.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsOptional
Hotel service is included. No daily housekeeping gratuity is prescribed.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsOptional
An extra for especially good hotel service is at your discretion.
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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.
