How much to tip in United Kingdom 🇬🇧

In the UK a service charge of 10 to 12.5 percent is often added to restaurant bills; if not, leaving around 10 percent is normal.

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🇬🇧United Kingdom · Customary

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Restaurant: 10 to 12.5 percent, often added as a discretionary service charge

Café & bar: Not expected at the bar; round up at table service

Taxi: Round up to the nearest pound

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.

Tipping in United Kingdom, explained

Check whether a service charge is already on the bill before adding more.
You do not tip when buying drinks at a pub bar.

United Kingdom tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in United Kingdom?

In the UK a service charge of 10 to 12.5 percent is often added to restaurant bills; if not, leaving around 10 percent is normal. In restaurants: 10 to 12.5 percent, often added as a discretionary service charge.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in United Kingdom?

Taxis: round up to the nearest pound. Hotels: £1 to £2 per bag. Tour guides: £2 to £5 per person.

Is tipping expected in United Kingdom?

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.