2008 Worldwide Guide to Tipping

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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