How much do you tip for bar in Germany?

Expected — 5–10%. Round up or add 5-10%.

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

Expected — 5–10%. Round up or add 5-10%.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Germany?

Not customary. 1-2€ per night if service was good.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Germany?

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

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

Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% for spa treatments.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Germany?

Expected — 5–10%. Round up or 1-2€.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Germany?

Expected — 5–10%. 5-10% for your hairdresser.

Tipping in Germany

How much to tip in Germany

Tipping is common but modest. Round up the bill or add 5-10%.

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Where are you?

Currency

Service

Restaurant in Germany

Expected5–10%

5-10% or round up. Say the total you want to pay when handing cash.

Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill

Bill amount

€

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

€5.00

Total

€55.00

Tipping customs in Germany by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Expected · 5–10%	5-10% or round up. Say the total you want to pay when handing cash.
Bar	Expected · 5–10%	Round up or add 5-10%.
Taxi & rideshare	Expected · 5–10%	Round up or add 5-10%.
Hotel porter	Not customary	1-2€ per bag.
Housekeeping	Not customary	1-2€ per night if service was good.
Tour guide	Appreciated · 5–10%	€5-10 for half-day tours.
Spa & massage	Appreciated · 5–10%	5-10% for spa treatments.
Food delivery	Expected · 5–10%	Round up or 1-2€.
Hair salon	Expected · 5–10%	5-10% for your hairdresser.

Cash is preferred for tips in Germany. 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 Germany?: Expected — 5–10%. 5-10% or round up. Say the total you want to pay when handing cash.
How much do you tip for bar in Germany?: Expected — 5–10%. Round up or add 5-10%.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Germany?: Expected — 5–10%. Round up or add 5-10%.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Germany?: Not customary. 1-2€ per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Germany?: Not customary. 1-2€ per night if service was good.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Germany?: Appreciated — 5–10%. €5-10 for half-day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Germany?: Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% for spa treatments.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Germany?: Expected — 5–10%. Round up or 1-2€.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Germany?: Expected — 5–10%. 5-10% for your hairdresser.

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