How much to tip in Hungary 🇭🇺

Tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary in Hungary; state the total to the server rather than leaving cash on the table.

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🇭🇺Hungary · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 to 15 percent, told to the server as you pay

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: HUF 500 to HUF 1,000 per bag

Tour guide: HUF 2,000 to HUF 4,000 per person

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

Hungary tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Hungary?

Tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary in Hungary; state the total to the server rather than leaving cash on the table. In restaurants: 10 to 15 percent, told to the server as you pay.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Hungary?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: huf 500 to huf 1,000 per bag. Tour guides: huf 2,000 to huf 4,000 per person.

Is tipping expected in Hungary?

Tipping customary. A modest tip is normal and appreciated for good service, though not as large as in the United States.

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.