Do you tip in GERMANY?
Germany is an immensely popular travel destination for tourists from around the world, owing to its rich culture, renowned architecture and of course Germany’s world-famous beer!
But you are here specifically to find out all about tipping in Germany.
For such an immensely popular tourist spot, Germany’s tipping culture can be hard to understand. There are some services where tipping is expected and some situations where you do not need to leave a tip at all.
To clear up this confusion, we wrote a comprehensive and up to date guide on tip etiquette for travellers to Germany.
Read on below to find out when and how much to tip while travelling in Germany.
RESTAURANTS
TIP 10% OR ROUND UP TO THE NEAREST EURO AT RESTAURANTS IN GERMANY AT YOUR DISCRETION
TAXIS
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP YOUR TAXI DRIVER IN GERMANY
BARS
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP AT BARS IN GERMANY
TOUR GUIDES
TIP 10% TO YOUR TOUR GUIDE IN GERMANY
HOTELS
TIP 1 TO 3 EUROS PER BAG, 3 TO 5 EUROS PER HOUSEKEEPING AND 10 TO 20 EUROS TO THE CONCIERGE AT HOTELS IN GERMANY
MASSAGES
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST IN GERMANY