🇩🇪Germany · Taxi
How much to tip a taxi driver in Germany (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
Round up + 5–10%
5–10% of the bill is the typical range.
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Cultural notes
Round the meter up by a euro or two — a €14.50 fare becomes €16 — or add roughly 5–10%. State the total to the driver. If they helped with luggage, €1 per bag extra. German taxis (cream-coloured, regulated) increasingly accept card; you can tell the driver the rounded amount before they enter it.
Frequently asked questions
Fare is €18 — what do I pay?
Round to €20 and say "Zwanzig, bitte."
Add for luggage?
€1 per bag if they helped load.
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
- RideshareRound up via app — €1–2 typical
- Food delivery€1–3 in cash or app
- 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 taxi driver in nearby countries
Last verified: · Sources: frommers.com