How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in South Korea?

Not customary. Not expected. Let the driver keep small change if you wish.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in South Korea?

Not customary. Not expected even at luxury hotels.

How much do you tip for tour guide in South Korea?

Appreciated — 5–10%. ₩10,000-20,000 for private guides is appreciated.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in South Korea?

Not customary. Not expected. Service included.

Tipping in South Korea

How much to tip in South Korea

Tipping is not part of Korean culture and can be considered inappropriate. Service is included in prices.

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Restaurant in South Korea

Not customaryNot expected

Not expected. Some tourist restaurants may add service charge.

Service charge often included — check the bill

Bill amount

₩

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Number of people

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Tip (0%)

₩0

Total

₩50

Tipping customs in South Korea by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Not customary	Not expected. Some tourist restaurants may add service charge.
Bar	Not customary	Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare	Not customary	Not expected. Let the driver keep small change if you wish.
Hotel porter	Not customary	Not expected even at luxury hotels.
Housekeeping	Not customary	Not expected.
Tour guide	Appreciated · 5–10%	₩10,000-20,000 for private guides is appreciated.
Spa & massage	Not customary	Not expected. Service included.
Food delivery	Not customary	Not expected.
Hair salon	Not customary	Not customary.

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 South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected. Some tourist restaurants may add service charge.
How much do you tip for bar in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected. Let the driver keep small change if you wish.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected even at luxury hotels.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for tour guide in South Korea?: Appreciated — 5–10%. ₩10,000-20,000 for private guides is appreciated.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected. Service included.
How much do you tip for food delivery in South Korea?: Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hair salon in South Korea?: Not customary. Not customary.

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