Tipping guide by destination
From not at all to 20%: what's expected, where.
| Destination | Country | Restaurant tipping |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | About 10% in restaurants, left in cash |
| Sydney | Australia | Optional; 10% for great service |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | A 10% service charge is usually included |
| Vancouver | Canada | 15–20% in restaurants |
| Paris | France | Service is included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service |
| Santorini | Greece | Round up or leave 5–10% |
| Reykjavík | Iceland | Not expected; service is included |
| Jaipur | India | About 10% in restaurants; small tips for drivers and guides |
| Bali | Indonesia | Optional; many restaurants add a service charge |
| Rome | Italy | Not expected; a cover charge (coperto) is common. Round up for good service |
| Tokyo | Japan | Not practised and can cause confusion |
| Kyoto | Japan | Not practised and can cause confusion |
| Mexico City | Mexico | 10–15% in restaurants |
| Marrakech | Morocco | About 10% in restaurants; small tips for guides and porters |
| Cusco and Machu Picchu | Peru | About 10% in restaurants; tip guides and porters on treks |
| Lisbon | Portugal | Optional; 5–10% for good restaurant service |
| Singapore | Singapore | Not expected; 10% service charge is usually added |
| Cape Town | South Africa | 10–15% in restaurants; small tips for car guards |
| Barcelona | Spain | Not expected; round up or leave 5–10% at restaurants |
| Bangkok | Thailand | Optional; round up or leave small change. Service charges are common in hotels |
| Istanbul | Türkiye | 5–10% in restaurants is customary |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 10–15% is appreciated where service isn't included |
| London | United Kingdom | 10–12.5% service is often added to the bill; otherwise leave about 10% |
| New York City | United States | 18–20% at sit-down restaurants; $1–2 per drink at bars |
Customs change and vary by venue. When in doubt, check whether a service charge is already on the bill.