How much to tip in United States 🇺🇸

Tipping is expected almost everywhere in the United States, where service staff rely on tips as a core part of their income.

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🇺🇸United States · Expected

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Restaurant: 15 to 20 percent, more for excellent service

Café & bar: $1 to $2 per drink, or 15 to 20 percent on a tab

Taxi: 15 to 20 percent

Hotel: $1 to $2 per bag, $2 to $5 per night for housekeeping

Tour guide: $10 to $20 per person per day

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

Tipping in United States, explained

Many restaurants add an automatic service charge for groups of six or more.
Card machines often suggest 18, 20, or 25 percent.

United States tipping FAQ

How much should I tip in United States?

Tipping is expected almost everywhere in the United States, where service staff rely on tips as a core part of their income. In restaurants: 15 to 20 percent, more for excellent service.

Do you tip taxis and hotels in United States?

Taxis: 15 to 20 percent. Hotels: $1 to $2 per bag, $2 to $5 per night for housekeeping. Tour guides: $10 to $20 per person per day.

Is tipping expected in United States?

Tipping expected. Tipping is part of the wage here, so a tip is expected for most services. Skipping it is seen as rude.

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.