How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in New Zealand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up if you wish.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in New Zealand?

Not customary. Not expected. NZ$2-5 per bag is generous.

How much do you tip for tour guide in New Zealand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. NZ$10-20 for exceptional tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in New Zealand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. 10% for exceptional service.

How much do you tip for hair salon in New Zealand?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up for exceptional service.

Tipping in New Zealand

How much to tip in New Zealand

Tipping is not expected or required. Wages are fair. Small tips appreciated for exceptional service.

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Currency

Service

Restaurant in New Zealand

AppreciatedUp to 10%

Not expected. 5-10% for exceptional service is generous.

Cash preferred

Bill amount

NZ$

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (0%)

NZ$0.00

Total

NZ$50.00

Tipping customs in New Zealand by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected. 5-10% for exceptional service is generous.
Bar	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected. Round up if you wish.
Hotel porter	Not customary	Not expected. NZ$2-5 per bag is generous.
Housekeeping	Not customary	Not expected.
Tour guide	Appreciated · Up to 10%	NZ$10-20 for exceptional tours.
Spa & massage	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected. 10% for exceptional service.
Food delivery	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected.
Hair salon	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not expected. Round up for exceptional service.

Cash is preferred for tips in New Zealand. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

How much do you tip for restaurant in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. 5-10% for exceptional service is generous.
How much do you tip for bar in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up if you wish.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in New Zealand?: Not customary. Not expected. NZ$2-5 per bag is generous.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in New Zealand?: Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for tour guide in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. NZ$10-20 for exceptional tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. 10% for exceptional service.
How much do you tip for food delivery in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hair salon in New Zealand?: Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up for exceptional service.

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