Service is included in typical restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving small change is an optional thank-you; a second full percentage is not necessary.
Small extra optionalDining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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France tipping cheat sheet
Amounts, whether a tip is expected, and the exceptions that matter. Open a row for details.
RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsService included
No extra is required. Paris tourism suggests 5–10% only if you want to reward particularly good service.
Bars & cafésAdvice & exceptionsService included
You do not need to add a standard percentage to a café or bar bill. A small thank-you is optional.
Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsRound up, if you wish
A small round-up is sufficient; a US-style percentage is not required.
When & how: State the total when paying.
Airport transfersAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per bag, optional
For shuttle luggage assistance; not a compulsory percentage on a prepaid transfer.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per bag
A suggested thank-you for luggage help.
When & how: Hand it over once bags arrive.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per day, optional
The publisher’s suggested small cash thank-you; a dated guideline, not a fixed hotel charge.
ConciergeAdvice & exceptions€5–10, optional
For assistance beyond routine questions, such as special arrangements.
The country guide suggests this to thank a stylist for good work.
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Your journey
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.
