Around 10% is a useful restaurant guideline for good service. Bar and taxi round-ups are optional. Hotel porters commonly receive a small amount per bag.
About 10%Dining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptionsAbout 10%
Around 10% is a useful restaurant guideline for good service. Bar and taxi round-ups are optional. Hotel porters commonly receive a small amount per bag.
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 & exceptionsRound up
A fare round-up is appreciated but optional. Published advice varies on how large a round-up to use.
Bellhop & luggage helpAdvice & exceptionsEUR 1–2 / bag
Give a porter one or two euros per bag after help with luggage.
HousekeepingAdvice & exceptionsA few euros
The country reference suggests a couple of euros for housekeeping, without a clear daily frequency. Ask the property how to leave it.
Tour guidesAdvice & exceptions€5 half day; €7–10 day
Per person, at your discretion. These are Original Travel’s tour recommendations.
When & how: Give it after the tour.
Tour driversAdvice & exceptions€1–3 per person
An optional operator guideline for driver service; the source does not establish a daily rate.
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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.
