How much to tip in Australia 🇦🇺

Australia has no real tipping culture thanks to high minimum wages, though a round-up for great service is welcome.

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🇦🇺Australia · Not expected

Tipping is not part of the culture and can even cause confusion. A polite thank you is enough.

Restaurant: Not expected; round up or 10 percent for excellent service

Café & bar: Not expected

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: Not expected

Tour guide: Optional

Amounts are in local currency. Tipping is a custom, not a rule, so use these as a friendly guide.

Australia tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Australia?

Australia has no real tipping culture thanks to high minimum wages, though a round-up for great service is welcome. In restaurants: not expected; round up or 10 percent for excellent service.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Australia?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: not expected. Tour guides: optional.

Is tipping expected in Australia?

Tipping not expected. Tipping is not part of the culture and can even cause confusion. A polite thank you is enough.

Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Tipping is a custom that varies by region and venue, so use this as a guide. Sources: Fodor’s & Rick Steves travel etiquette guides, Wikipedia: list of tipping customs by country, national tourism boards.