How much to tip in Ireland 🇮🇪

Tipping around 10 to 15 percent is customary in Irish restaurants when a service charge is not already included.

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🇮🇪Ireland · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 to 15 percent if no service charge

Café & bar: Not expected at the bar

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: €1 to €2 per bag

Tour guide: €2 to €5 per person

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

Ireland tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Ireland?

Tipping around 10 to 15 percent is customary in Irish restaurants when a service charge is not already included. In restaurants: 10 to 15 percent if no service charge.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Ireland?

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

Is tipping expected in Ireland?

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.