International Tip Etiquette Calculator
Calculate the right tip amount for any country.
Understand local tipping customs and expected percentages for restaurants, taxis, and hotels worldwide.
Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. In some countries, tips are expected and form a major part of a service worker’s income. In others, leaving a tip is considered unnecessary, unusual, or even rude.
Understanding local tipping culture before you travel is both respectful and practical. This calculator helps you estimate the right tip based on your bill amount and the country you are in.
United States and Canada: Tipping is deeply embedded in the service culture. At restaurants, 15–20% is standard; 20–25% for excellent service. Taxi drivers expect 15–20%. Hotel housekeeping typically receives USD 2–5 per night. Bartenders get USD 1–2 per drink. Not tipping at a US restaurant is considered a strong negative signal.
United Kingdom: Tips at restaurants are appreciated but not mandatory. 10–12.5% is the norm. Many restaurants add a “service charge” automatically — always check your bill. Tipping taxi drivers by rounding up is common. Tipping at pubs (bars) is unusual — you can offer to buy the bartender a drink instead.
Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain): Tipping is modest. 5–10% at restaurants is generous. Rounding up the bill is very common in Germany. In France, service is legally included in the price, so a small additional tip of €2–5 is optional courtesy. Italy appreciates a few euros but tipping is not expected.
Japan: Tipping is considered rude in Japan. It can cause confusion or embarrassment. Staff are paid a fair wage and providing excellent service is a matter of professional pride — not an expectation of extra payment. Never leave cash on a table when leaving.
Australia and New Zealand: Tipping is optional and uncommon. Workers receive a legally mandated minimum wage. A tip of 10% at a restaurant is appreciated but never expected. Rounding up taxi fares is friendly but not required.
Middle East: Tipping (baksheesh) is common and appreciated in restaurants (10–15%), hotels, and for personal services. In some countries it is expected for almost any service interaction.
Southeast Asia: Tipping varies by country. In Thailand, a small tip at restaurants is welcome. In Singapore, most restaurants add a 10% service charge. In Vietnam, tipping is increasingly common in tourist areas.