Tipping in Norway
How much to tip in Norway
Tipping is not expected as wages are high. Small tips for exceptional service appreciated.
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Restaurant in Norway
AppreciatedUp to 10%Service included. Round up or 5-10% for good service.
Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill
kr
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (5%)
NOK 2.50
Total
NOK 52.50
Tipping customs in Norway by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Service included. Round up or 5-10% for good service. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up fare. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | NOK 20-40 per bag optional. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · Up to 10% | NOK 100-200 for tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 5-10% for exceptional service. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | NOK 20-40. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up for good service. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Norway. 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 Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Service included. Round up or 5-10% for good service.
- How much do you tip for bar in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Norway?
- Not customary. NOK 20-40 per bag optional.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Norway?
- Not customary. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. NOK 100-200 for tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 5-10% for exceptional service.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. NOK 20-40.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Norway?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up for good service.
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