How much to tip in Norway 🇳🇴

Norwegian staff are paid a living wage, so tipping is optional: round up or add a little for great service.

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🇳🇴Norway · Round up

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Split between

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

Café & bar: Round up

Taxi: Round up

Hotel: Not expected

Tour guide: Optional

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

Norway tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in Norway?

Norwegian staff are paid a living wage, so tipping is optional: round up or add a little for great service. In restaurants: service included; round up or 5 to 10 percent.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in Norway?

Taxis: round up. Hotels: not expected. Tour guides: optional.

Is tipping expected in Norway?

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.