Restaurant
5-10% or round up. Say the total you want to pay when handing cash.
5–10%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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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
€
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%€5.00
Total bill€55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up or add 5-10%.
5–10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up or add 5-10%.
5–10%Hotel porter
1-2€ per bag.
Housekeeping
1-2€ per night if service was good.
Tour guide
€5-10 for half-day tours.
5–10%Spa & massage
5-10% for spa treatments.
5–10%Food delivery
Round up or 1-2€.
5–10%Hair salon
5-10% for your hairdresser.
5–10%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
Good
questions.
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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