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Tipping expectations vary by service type and country. The ranges below reflect Canadian and US norms, where tipping is a strong social convention in most service industries.
| Service | Typical tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 15–20% | 15% minimum; 18–20% for good service; 25%+ for exceptional |
| Food delivery | 10–15% | Minimum $3–5 for small orders; more for bad weather or long distances |
| Bar / drinks | 15–20% | Or $1–2 per drink for simple orders |
| Coffee shop / café | Optional | Counter service; $0.50–$1 per drink is appreciated but not expected |
| Hair / beauty | 15–20% | Based on the service cost, not including products purchased |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10–15% | More for helping with bags, exceptional service, or long waits |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5/night | Left daily, not at checkout — staff can change between visits |
| Valet parking | $2–5 | Given when collecting the car, not when dropping off |
| Tour guide | 10–15% | More for private or all-day tours |
| Takeout / counter | Optional | Not traditionally expected; 10% is appreciated for complex orders |
Tipping customs vary dramatically by country, and what's polite in one place can be offensive or confusing in another. Knowing the local norm before you travel saves awkwardness on both sides.
North America (Canada & US) — Tipping is deeply embedded in the service economy. Servers typically earn below minimum wage with the expectation that tips bring their income up to a living wage. 15–20% is the standard at restaurants; less than 10% signals serious dissatisfaction.
United Kingdom — Tipping is expected in sit-down restaurants (10–12.5%), but less so in pubs where you order at the bar. Check whether a service charge is already included in the bill before adding more.
Europe — Varies by country. Rounding up the bill is common in Germany and Austria. France and Spain include service in the bill by law, though a small extra tip is appreciated. Italy has a cover charge (coperto) which is not a tip.
Japan & South Korea — Tipping is generally not expected and can be considered rude in Japan, where excellent service is the standard expectation rather than something rewarded with extra money. In South Korea, tipping is also uncommon except in tourist-heavy venues.
Tip creep describes the gradual expansion of tipping expectations — both in the percentage suggested and the types of businesses requesting it. A decade ago, 15% was standard; today many tablet payment screens default to 20–25% and prompt for tips at coffee shops, takeout counters, and self-checkout kiosks.
This shift is driven partly by payment technology (it's easy to add a tip button) and partly by businesses offsetting labour costs. The result is social pressure in situations where tipping was historically uncommon or optional.
You are never obligated to tip at a suggested percentage. Counter service, takeout, and self-checkout do not traditionally warrant a tip — though a tip for a regular coffee order or a favourite local spot is a personal choice. The key is knowing what you're comfortable with and not feeling pressured by a pre-selected default.
Enter your bill total, choose a tip percentage (or enter a custom amount), and select the number of people splitting the bill. The result shows the tip amount, grand total, and per-person share. Use the Copy summary button to share the breakdown, or Copy link to share the exact calculation with a pre-filled URL.