Tipping a hotel porter around the world
Bellhops who carry luggage at hotels. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.
Europe
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Appreciated | £1–2 per bag |
| 🇫🇷France | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag, €2–3 minimum |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Appreciated | €1–2 per bag |
North America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Expected | $2 per bag ($4–$5 heavy or oversized) |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Expected | $2–$5 per bag |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Expected | 20–50 MXN per bag |
Asia
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japan | Unusual | ¥0 |
| 🇨🇳China | Appreciated | ¥5–10 per bag at international hotels; ¥0 elsewhere |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Unusual | ₩0; ₩1,000–₩2,000 at international 5-star hotels (optional) |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Appreciated | ฿20–50 per bag |
Oceania
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | Optional | A$2–5 per bag at upscale hotels; nothing elsewhere |
South America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Appreciated | R$5 per bag |
Middle East
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | Expected | AED 5–10 per bag |