Unless you are completely savvy about the process, tipping can be quite a daunting act. In some Countries it is expected whereas in others it can be perceived as rude. From experience, I have made a ‘rough’ guide to how to tip in various regions throughout the globe. Of course, tipping is a reward for service and is always at discretion.
THE UK and EUROPE
🏨 Ideally 1-2 Euro’s or £1-£2 per bag.
This is common rule throughout Tthe Continent.
🍔🍷 If no service charge is added then tip 10% of the bill.
🚕 This is up to you. It’s pretty much ‘keep the change’
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
NORTH AMERICA (wages tend to be lower)
🏨 Ideally $1-$2 per bag for Porters.
🍔🍷 If no service charge tip 15-20% of the bill.
In a bar tip bartenders $1-$2 per drink.
🚕 Tip 10% of the fare.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
SOUTH AMERICA
🏨 Ideally £1 equivalent per bag for Porters.
🍔🍷 If no service charge tip 10% of the bill.
In a bar tip bartenders $1-$2 per drink.
🚕 Not necessary to tip.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
AUSTRALASIA
🏨 Ideally $1-$2 per bag for Porters.
🍔🍷 Only tip 10% in AUSTRALIA. In New Zealand only tip at your discretion – there are no expectations.
🚕 Pretty much ‘Keep the change’ like in The UK.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
ASIA (dependent on where on the Continent you are)
🏨 Ideally £1 equivalent per bag for Porters. For Hong Kong HK$10.
🍔🍷 In China and Japan it is considered rude.
Everywhere else leave 10% of the bill.
🚕 China and Japan, leave nothing.
Everywhere else Pretty much ‘Keep the change’ like in The UK.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
MIDDLE EAST (dependent on where in the region you are)
🏨 Ideally £1-£2 equivalent per bag for Porters.
🍔🍷 Affluent areas like Qatar and UAE leave 15%.
Everywhere else leave 10% of the bill.
🚕 Not expected.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
AFRICA
🏨 Ideally £1-£2 equivalent per bag for Porters.
In Egypt it is commonplace to tip the bathroom attendant.
🍔🍷 South Africa leave 15%. Everywhere else
leave 10% of the bill.
🚕 10% of the fare.
🏨 = Accommodation 🍔🍷 = Food/Drink 🚕 = Transport
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