About & Methodology

TipLore is a reference site for travelers. Every page answers a single, narrow question — how much to tip a specific service in a specific country — backed by published sources and updated when customs change.

How we research each entry

Each country × service entry is verified against at least one authoritative source: government tourism boards, established travel publications (Lonely Planet, Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler, NYT Travel), or country-specific consumer guidance. Source URLs are recorded in our dataset and shown on each detail page.

When sources disagree or evidence is thin, we use the most conservative claim, hedge the language in the cultural notes, and mark the entry for review.

When entries were last verified

Every detail page shows the date of its most recent verification. Tipping customs change slowly but they do change — minimum-wage laws, inflation, and shifts in service-charge norms all matter. We aim to re-verify entries annually.

What we don't do

We don't invent percentages. We don't serve content generated by a language model without verification. We don't accept payment from venues, brands, or services to be featured or framed favorably.

Disclaimer

Tipping customs vary by region, venue, and over time. The information on TipLore is offered as a travel reference, not as legal or financial advice. Always confirm locally when in doubt — your driver, host, or hotel staff are the authoritative source for their own context.