Restaurant
18-20% standard. 15% for adequate, 25% for exceptional. Pre-tax amount.
15–25%Tipping in United States
How much to tip in
United States
Tipping is strongly expected and customary. 15-20% is standard. Service workers rely on tips for income.
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Restaurant in United States
Expected15–25%18-20% standard. 15% for adequate, 25% for exceptional. Pre-tax amount.
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 20%$10.00
Total bill$60.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
$1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab.
15–20%Taxi & rideshare
15-20%.
15–20%Hotel porter
$2-5 per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
$2-5 per night. Leave daily.
ExpectedTour guide
$10-20 per day for group tours.
15–20%Spa & massage
15-20%.
15–20%Food delivery
15-20% or $3-5 minimum.
15–20%Hair salon
15-20% for stylist, additional for shampoo person.
15–25%Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in United States?
Expected — 15–25%. 18-20% standard. 15% for adequate, 25% for exceptional. Pre-tax amount.
How much do you tip for bar in United States?
Expected — 15–20%. $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in United States?
Expected — 15–20%. 15-20%.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in United States?
Expected — Expected. $2-5 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in United States?
Expected — Expected. $2-5 per night. Leave daily.
How much do you tip for tour guide in United States?
Expected — 15–20%. $10-20 per day for group tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in United States?
Expected — 15–20%. 15-20%.
How much do you tip for food delivery in United States?
Expected — 15–20%. 15-20% or $3-5 minimum.
How much do you tip for hair salon in United States?
Expected — 15–25%. 15-20% for stylist, additional for shampoo person.
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