<![CDATA[BUDGET TRAVEL AGENCY - Tips on Tipping]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:55:29 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Tips on Tipping]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:14:21 GMThttps://www.budgetagency.org/tips-on-tipping/tips-on-tippingTipping too much or too little — and sometimes even tipping at all — can be a major cultural mistake. Imagine leaving a table without tipping in the US! 

Mexico  10%Tipping common for most services. 

The Middle East

 Street vendors, museum guides and anyone who helps you will expect a small gratuity, known as "baksheesh." In restaurants, 8% is customary. No tipping in Oman and Yemen.

Saudi Arabia  10%Tips usually included in restaurant or hotel bill; extra 10% sometimes given for special service. 

Israel

Hotel 10% - 15% is always included in the bill
Restaurant 10% - 15% is sometimes added to the bill
Taxi none

The Caribbean

 Most resorts include service in their pricing, so check your bill in restaurants/hotels. Adding a little on top for really good service.

Asia

 No tipping in Japan but 10%-20%Tip usually included in hotel, restaurant bill. No tipping in China. If you feel compelled to tip, do so discreetly. In Hong Kong, most restaurants add 10% to the bill automatically. 5% to 10% is what most people tip additionaly. In Southeast Asia, however, small tips are welcome — about 5 to 10 percent at restaurants and a dollar per bag for porters.

Indonesia 10%Usually included in bill; additional tip sometimes added.  

Malaysia  10%Tipping usual for porters and room service. 

Philippines  10%Tipping common for most services. 

India

Pizza Delivery Rs. 5 - 15
HotelRoom service waiter 5 - 10% of the bill.
Lobby attendant or Bell hop or Concierge Rs. 50
LimousineDriver Rs. 100 - 200
Tour GuideDriver Rs. 20 - 50 for a job well done.
Taxi None.
Restaurant/Bartender 5 - 10% of the bill
parking attendants no more than Rs. 10

Europe

 Service is often included in restaurant bills, so check before paying. Like the Caribbean, a small tip on top of the amount on the check is welcome if service has been exceptional. If service is not included, 10% is fine.

Russia, keep tips between 3%-20%. If there is no waiter, don't tip the restaurant.

Turkey is 10%

France  12%-15%Usually included in hotel, restaurant bills. 

U.K.  10%-12%Service charge usually in restaurant bill. 

Germany 10%-15%Service charge usually included in restaurant bill; small additional tip is norm. 

Italy 10%Tips expected for most services. 



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