Tipping in Taiwan
How much to tip in Taiwan
Tipping is not traditional. Service charge often included at hotels.
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Restaurant in Taiwan
AppreciatedUp to 10%10% service charge at upscale restaurants. Extra tip not expected.
Service charge often included — check the bill
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NT$50
Tipping customs in Taiwan by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · Up to 10% | 10% service charge at upscale restaurants. Extra tip not expected. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. Round up if you wish. |
| Hotel porter | Not customary | NT$50-100 per bag optional. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | Not expected. |
| Tour guide | Appreciated · 5–10% | NT$200-500 for group tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Not expected. |
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 Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. 10% service charge at upscale restaurants. Extra tip not expected.
- How much do you tip for bar in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected. Round up if you wish.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Taiwan?
- Not customary. NT$50-100 per bag optional.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Taiwan?
- Not customary. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. NT$200-500 for group tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Taiwan?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not expected.
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