How much to tip in Canada 🇨🇦

Tipping in Canada mirrors the United States: 15 to 20 percent is standard in restaurants and for most personal services.

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🇨🇦Canada · Expected

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Restaurant: 15 to 20 percent

Café & bar: $1 per drink or 15 percent

Taxi: 10 to 15 percent

Hotel: C$2 to C$5 per bag and per night

Tour guide: 10 to 15 percent

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

Canada tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Canada?

Tipping in Canada mirrors the United States: 15 to 20 percent is standard in restaurants and for most personal services. In restaurants: 15 to 20 percent.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Canada?

Taxis: 10 to 15 percent. Hotels: c$2 to c$5 per bag and per night. Tour guides: 10 to 15 percent.

Is tipping expected in Canada?

Tipping expected. Tipping is part of the wage here, so a tip is expected for most services. Skipping it is seen as rude.

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.