How much to tip in Germany 🇩🇪

In Germany you round up the bill by 5 to 10 percent and state the total amount to the server as you pay.

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🇩🇪Germany · Round up

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Restaurant: Round up by 5 to 10 percent; tell the server the total when paying

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up by 5 to 10 percent

Hotel: €1 to €2 per bag

Tour guide: €5 per person

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

Tipping in Germany, explained

Say the total you want to pay (including tip) when handing over money or your card.

Germany tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Germany?

In Germany you round up the bill by 5 to 10 percent and state the total amount to the server as you pay. In restaurants: round up by 5 to 10 percent; tell the server the total when paying.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Germany?

Taxis: round up by 5 to 10 percent. Hotels: €1 to €2 per bag. Tour guides: €5 per person.

Is tipping expected in Germany?

Round up the bill. Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving small change is the norm rather than a percentage.

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.