Tipping in France
How much to tip in France
Service is included in prices by law (service compris). Additional tips are for exceptional service only.
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Restaurant in France
AppreciatedUp to 10%Service included. Round up or leave small change (1-5€) for good 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 France by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Service included. Round up or leave small change (1-5€) for good service. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 5% | Round up or leave small change. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up the fare. No tip expected. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | 1-2€ per bag in luxury hotels. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | 1-2€ per night at the end of stay is appreciated. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · 5–10% | 5-10€ per person for guided tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. 5-10€ for exceptional service. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 1-2€ is appreciated. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | 5-10% or round up for your hairdresser. |
Cash is preferred for tips in France. 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 France?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Service included. Round up or leave small change (1-5€) for good service.
- How much do you tip for bar in France?
- Appreciated — Up to 5%. Round up or leave small change.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in France?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare. No tip expected.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in France?
- Not customary. 1-2€ per bag in luxury hotels.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in France?
- Not customary. 1-2€ per night at the end of stay is appreciated.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in France?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10€ per person for guided tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in France?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. 5-10€ for exceptional service.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in France?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 1-2€ is appreciated.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in France?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% or round up for your hairdresser.
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