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Tipping in Belgium

How much to tip in
Belgium

Service is included in prices. Additional tips are for exceptional service only.

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Restaurant in Belgium

AppreciatedUp to 10%

Service included. Round up for excellent service.

Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill

€
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 5%€2.50
Total bill€52.50

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

Service included. Round up for excellent service.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up or leave change.

Up to 5%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up to nearest euro.

Up to 10%
Not customary

Hotel porter

€1-2 per bag.

Not customary

Housekeeping

€1-2 per night at end of stay.

Appreciated

Tour guide

€5-10 for day tours.

5–10%
Appreciated

Spa & massage

5-10% for excellent service.

5–10%
Appreciated

Food delivery

€1-2 appreciated.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

Round up or 5-10%.

5–10%

Cash is preferred for tips in Belgium. Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Belgium?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Service included. Round up for excellent service.

How much do you tip for bar in Belgium?

Appreciated — Up to 5%. Round up or leave change.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Belgium?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up to nearest euro.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Belgium?

Not customary. €1-2 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Belgium?

Not customary. €1-2 per night at end of stay.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Belgium?

Appreciated — 5–10%. €5-10 for day tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Belgium?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% for excellent service.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Belgium?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. €1-2 appreciated.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Belgium?

Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up or 5-10%.

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