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Tipping in Ireland

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DO I NEED TO TIP?

Yes, tipping is customary.

At restaurants without an included service charge, 10–15% is a useful guide. Ordinary bar service does not normally need a tip; table service is different. Taxi fares can be rounded up.

10–15%Dining quick answer

Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.

FIND YOUR SITUATION

Ireland tipping cheat sheet

Amounts, whether a tip is expected, and the exceptions that matter. Open a row for details.

RestaurantsAdvice & exceptions10–15%

At restaurants without an included service charge, 10–15% is a useful guide. Ordinary bar service does not normally need a tip; table service is different. Taxi fares can be rounded up.

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 & exceptionsUsually no tip at the bar

For table service, €1–2 is a considerate thank-you.

Taxis & ride-hailingAdvice & exceptionsOptional; 10–15%

Tourism Ireland says a taxi tip is not essential, and suggests this range when you choose to give one.

Airport transfersAdvice & exceptionsOptional; 10–15% for taxis

The official taxi guide includes airport journeys. Courtesy shuttles are a different service.

Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per bag

Publisher suggestion, normally no more than €5 total.

HousekeepingAdvice & exceptions€1–2 per night, optional

For a well-cleaned room; this is not an obligatory extra charge.

ConciergeAdvice & exceptionsSmall thank-you, optional

Reward special effort with a gratuity if you wish.

Salons & barbersAdvice & exceptions10%, optional

A suggested thank-you when pleased with the result.

FROM ARRIVAL TO CHECKOUT

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.

Airport transfers → · Taxis & ride-hailing →

Settling into your hotel

A pooled staff gratuity and a personal tip are different arrangements; avoid paying the same gratuity twice.

Bellhop & luggage help → · Housekeeping → · Concierge →

Eating out & paying

Read the dining answer and your bill together. A suggested amount applies to the service described, not automatically to every purchase.

Restaurants → · Bars & cafés →

Cash, card & service charges

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.

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