Tipping a rideshare driver around the world
Tipping a rideshare driver is customary in 3 of the 15 countries we track, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the United States, 15–20% of fare, $2–$3 minimum. It is unusual or unwelcome in Japan, South Korea, and China.
App-based ride services like Uber, Lyft, and local equivalents. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.
Europe
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Optional | Optional — £1–2 or ~10% via app |
| 🇫🇷France | Optional | Optional — €1–2 or round up via app |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Optional | Not expected; round up via app or €1 cash for luggage help |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Optional | Not expected; in-app tip optional |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Optional | Round up via app — €1–2 typical |
North America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Appreciated | 15–20% of fare, $2–$3 minimum |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Appreciated | 15–20% in-app, $2–$3 minimum |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Appreciated | 20 MXN short rides; 10–15% on longer rides via in-app |
Asia
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japan | Unusual | ¥0 |
| 🇨🇳China | Unusual | ¥0 — DiDi has no in-app tipping for standard rides |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Unusual | ₩0 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Optional | Optional ฿10–50 in-app or round-up cash |
Oceania
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | Optional | Optional in-app tip A$1–5; most riders leave nothing |
South America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Optional | Not expected; in-app tipping is limited |
Middle East
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | Optional | Round up or AED 5–10; in-app tipping available |