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Tipping in Sweden

How much to tip in
Sweden

Tipping is not expected as wages are high. Small tips appreciated for exceptional service.

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Restaurant in Sweden

AppreciatedUp to 10%

Service included. Round up or 5-10% for exceptional service.

Cash preferred Service charge often included — check the bill

kr
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 5%SEK 2.50
Total billSEK 52.50

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

Service included. Round up or 5-10% for exceptional service.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up fare.

Up to 10%
Not customary

Hotel porter

SEK 20-40 per bag optional.

Not customary

Housekeeping

Not expected.

Appreciated

Tour guide

SEK 100-200 for tours.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Spa & massage

5-10% for exceptional service.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Food delivery

SEK 20-40.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

Round up for exceptional service.

Up to 10%

Cash is preferred for tips in Sweden. 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

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Service included. Round up or 5-10% for exceptional service.

How much do you tip for bar in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up.

How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Sweden?

Not customary. SEK 20-40 per bag optional.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Sweden?

Not customary. Not expected.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. SEK 100-200 for tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. 5-10% for exceptional service.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. SEK 20-40.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Sweden?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up for exceptional service.

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