How much to tip in Netherlands 🇳🇱

Service is included in the Netherlands, so a small round-up or up to 10 percent for good service is plenty.

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🇳🇱Netherlands · Round up

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Restaurant: Service included; round up or 5 to 10 percent for good service

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

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.

Netherlands tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Netherlands?

Service is included in the Netherlands, so a small round-up or up to 10 percent for good service is plenty. In restaurants: service included; round up or 5 to 10 percent for good service.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Netherlands?

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

Is tipping expected in Netherlands?

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.