Tipping in Germany
Germans typically round up the bill or add a small percentage. Tips are handed to the server directly and stated aloud, rather than left on the table.
Tipping by service in Germany
| Service | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | Expected | Round up + 5–10% — state the total verbally before paying |
| Counter / takeaway | Optional | Round up to next euro |
| Café | Appreciated | Round up to next euro — say "Stimmt so" |
| Bar | Appreciated | Round up by 50¢–€1 per drink |
| Housekeeping | Appreciated | €2–5 per night |
| Porter | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag |
| Concierge | Appreciated | €5–20 for a real favour |
| Taxi | Appreciated | Round up + 5–10% |
| Rideshare | Optional | Round up via app — €1–2 typical |
| Food delivery | Appreciated | €1–3 in cash or app |
| Grocery delivery | Optional | €1–2 if you tip at all |
| Hairdresser | Appreciated | 5–10% — round up to the nearest €5 |
| Spa | Appreciated | 5–10%, €5–10 typical for a massage |
| Tour guide | Expected | €5 per person group, €10–20 per person for free walking tours, 10% private |
| Tattoo artist | Optional | 5–20% optional; not expected |
| Valet | Appreciated | €1–2 on return |
| Airport baggage | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag if you use a porter |
| Busker | Appreciated | €1–3 if you stopped to listen |
| Movers | Appreciated | €5/hour per mover, or €10–20 each for a longer move |
| Tradesperson | Unusual | €0 — not customary |