2008 Worldwide Guide to Tipping
Europe
Waiter: Usually included; if not, 5%–15%.
Bartender: If service included, an extra 5% is optional; 5%–10% otherwise.
Concierge: $5–$30 depending on complexity of service.
Porter: $2–$3 per bag.
House Keeping: Varies by region, from nothing to $5 a day.
Taxi Driver: Round up fare.
Spa Services: 10%–15%
Hair Dresser: Varies by region, from nothing to $5.
Coat Check: $2–$3 per item.
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U.S.A., Canada
Waiter: 15%–20% of pre-tax bill.
Bartender: $1–$2 per drink, or 10–15% of tab.
Concierge: $5–$20 depending on complexity of service provided.
Porter: $5, or $1–$2 per bag.
House Keeping: $3–$5 a day.
Taxi Driver: 15%–20%
Spa Services: 10%–20%
Hair Dresser: 10%–20%
Coat Check: $1–$2 per item.
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Mexico, Caribbean, Bahamas
Waiter: 10%–15% in Mexico; usually included in the Caribbean (if not, 10%–20%).
Bartender: 10%–15% in Caribbean; 10% in Mexico.
Concierge: $2–$5 in Mexico; 5%–10% of bill in the Caribbean.
Porter: $1–$2 per bag.
House Keeping: $2–$5 a day.
Taxi Driver: In Mexico, small change; in Caribbean, 10%–15%.
Spa Services: 10%–15%
Hair Dresser: 10%–15%
Coat Check: $1
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Asia
Waiter: No tip in Japan; small tips in parts of China; 10% in India, if not on bill.
Bartender: Varies by region, from nothing to small change.
Concierge: In India, $1–$2 per request; at least $5 at luxury hotels in Southeast Asia.
Porter: $1–$2 per bag.
House Keeping: $1–$2 a day.
Taxi Driver: No tip or round up; in Japan, no tip.
Spa Services: 10%–15% at upscale spas.
Hair Dresser: 10%
Coat Check: Small change.
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South America
Waiter: 10% (often included in Brazil).
Bartender: $1 per drink; 10% often included in Brazil.
Concierge: 2%–5% of bill.
Porter: $1 per bag.
House Keeping: $2–$3 a day.
Taxi Driver: Round up fare.
Spa Services: 10%–15%
Hair Dresser: 10%–15%
Coat Check: Small change.
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Australia and New Zealand
Waiter: 5%–10% for top-notch service; otherwise, not expected.
Bartender: Tip not expected.
Concierge: Tip not expected.
Porter: Tip not expected.
House Keeping: Tip not expected.
Taxi Driver: Tip not expected.
Spa Services: Tip not expected.
Hair Dresser: Tip not expected.
Coat Check: Tip not expected.
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Middle East and Africa
Waiter: 10%–15%, if not included.
Bartender: $1 per drink.
Concierge: Up to $5, or 10% of bill.
Porter: $1–$2 per bag.
House Keeping: $1–$2 a day.
Taxi Driver: Varies by region, from no tip to 10%.
Spa Services: Not common, but 10%–15% at upscale spas.
Hair Dresser: 10%–15%
Coat Check: Small change to $1.
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