Tipping 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.
Contact:
Jason Kim
jason@budgetagency.org
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.
Contact:
Jason Kim
jason@budgetagency.org
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