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
Tip (5%)
€2.50
Total
€52.50
Tipping customs in Belgium by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Service included. Round up for excellent service. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 5% | Round up or leave change. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up to nearest euro. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | €1-2 per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | €1-2 per night at end of stay. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · 5–10% | €5-10 for day tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 5-10% for excellent service. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | €1-2 appreciated. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up or 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
- 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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