🇦🇺Australia · Food Delivery
How much to tip a food delivery driver in Australia (2026 Guide)
OptionalCard is fine
Optional in-app tip A$2–5 for difficult orders
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Cultural notes
Australian food-delivery apps (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Menulog, Hungry Panda) include in-app tip prompts. Tipping is not standard and most users skip it; couriers do not expect it. Delivery fees, service fees and small-order fees already inflate the cost noticeably. A flat A$2–5 for bad weather, large/heavy orders, or apartments with bad access is a kind gesture. Cash is awkward because contactless drop-off is now default; tip in-app instead.
Common mistakes
Tipping 18% on a large group order — well above local norms.
Frequently asked questions
Do I tip the courier in cash at the door?
Not necessary, but they will accept it. In-app is easier.
Does the courier see the tip before delivery?
Often yes — couriers may prioritise tipped orders during high demand.
Tipping other services in Australia
- Sit-down restaurantRound up to nearest A$5–10, or 10% at upmarket venues
- Counter / takeawayNo tip; drop coins in the jar if you want
- CaféDrop coins in the tip jar, or nothing
- BarGenerally nothing; offer to "buy them a drink" for great service
- HousekeepingA$2–5 per night at upscale hotels; nothing at budget
- PorterA$2–5 per bag at upscale hotels; nothing elsewhere
- ConciergeNothing routinely; A$10–20 for a meaningful favour
- TaxiRound up to nearest A$5 or A$10
- RideshareOptional in-app tip A$1–5; most riders leave nothing
- Grocery deliveryGenerally nothing; A$2–5 only for very large orders
- HairdresserA$5–20 for an excellent cut/colour; many do not tip at all
- SpaNothing routinely; A$10–20 for exceptional treatment
- Tour guideA$10–20 per person full-day; A$2–5 short walking tours
- Tattoo artist10–20% in major-city studios; flat A$20–50 for smaller pieces
- ValetA$2–5 cash on car return
- Airport baggageA$2–5 per bag if a porter assists (rare)
- BuskerA$1–5 in the hat if you stop to listen
- MoversNo cash tip; offer cold drinks, snacks or lunch
- TradespersonNo tip; cup of tea / cold drink is the norm
Last verified: · Sources: lonelyplanet.com