🇩🇪Germany · Food Delivery
How much to tip a food delivery driver in Germany (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash or card
€1–3 in cash or app
5–10% of the bill is the typical range.
Tipping calculator
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Cultural notes
Lieferando, Wolt, and Uber Eats all let you tip the courier in-app — 100% goes to the rider. €1–2 is normal; €3–5 for big orders, bad weather, or stairs. Many German riders genuinely prefer cash handed at the door, since digital tips arrive in monthly pay rather than immediately.
Frequently asked questions
App or cash?
Both work; cash is often preferred by riders.
How much in a rainstorm?
€3–5 is well-deserved.
Tipping other services in Germany
- Sit-down restaurantRound up + 5–10% — state the total verbally before paying
- Counter / takeawayRound up to next euro
- CaféRound up to next euro — say "Stimmt so"
- BarRound up by 50¢–€1 per drink
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up + 5–10%
- RideshareRound up via app — €1–2 typical
- Grocery delivery€1–2 if you tip at all
- Hairdresser5–10% — round up to the nearest €5
- Spa5–10%, €5–10 typical for a massage
- Tour guide€5 per person group, €10–20 per person for free walking tours, 10% private
- Tattoo artist5–20% optional; not expected
- Valet€1–2 on return
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if you use a porter
- Busker€1–3 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€5/hour per mover, or €10–20 each for a longer move
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
Tipping a food delivery driver in nearby countries
Last verified: · Sources: wolt.com, lieferando.de