Tipping is optional but familiar in tourist areas. Round up in cafés and bars, or consider around 5–10% for a good restaurant meal.
5–10%Dining quick answer
Guidance applies to the services described below; customs can differ by provider.
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RestaurantsAdvice & exceptions5–10%
Tipping is optional but familiar in tourist areas. Round up in cafés and bars, or consider around 5–10% for a good restaurant meal.
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.
Rounding to a convenient total is a polite gesture, not an obligation.
When & how: Tell the driver the total to charge.
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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.
