Tipping in Netherlands
How much to tip in Netherlands
Service charge usually included. Small tips for good service appreciated.
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Restaurant in Netherlands
AppreciatedUp to 10%Service usually included. Round up or 5-10% 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 Netherlands by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Service usually included. Round up or 5-10% for good service. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up or 10%. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | €1-2 per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | €1-2 per night optional. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · 5–10% | €5-10 for tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10% appreciated. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | €1-2. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up or 5-10%. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Netherlands. 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 Netherlands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Service usually included. Round up or 5-10% for good service.
- How much do you tip for bar in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or 10%.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Netherlands?
- Not customary. €1-2 per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Netherlands?
- Not customary. €1-2 per night optional.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. €5-10 for tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. €1-2.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Netherlands?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up or 5-10%.
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