TipLore

Tipping a rideshare driver around the world

App-based ride services like Uber, Lyft, and local equivalents. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.

Europe

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇎🇧United KingdomOptionalOptional — ÂĢ1–2 or ~10% via app
ðŸ‡Ŧ🇷FranceOptionalOptional — ₮1–2 or round up via app
ðŸ‡ŪðŸ‡đItalyOptionalNot expected; round up via app or ₮1 cash for luggage help
🇊ðŸ‡ļSpainOptionalNot expected; in-app tip optional
ðŸ‡Đ🇊GermanyOptionalRound up via app — ₮1–2 typical

North America

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇚ðŸ‡ļUnited StatesAppreciated15–20% of fare, $2–$3 minimum
ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ĶCanadaAppreciated15–20% in-app, $2–$3 minimum
ðŸ‡ēðŸ‡―MexicoAppreciated20 MXN short rides; 10–15% on longer rides via in-app

Asia

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩJapanUnusualÂĨ0
ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ģChinaUnusualÂĨ0 — DiDi has no in-app tipping for standard rides
🇰🇷South KoreaUnusualâ‚Đ0
ðŸ‡đ🇭ThailandOptionalOptional āļŋ10–50 in-app or round-up cash

Oceania

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚AustraliaOptionalOptional in-app tip A$1–5; most riders leave nothing

South America

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇧🇷BrazilOptionalNot expected; in-app tipping is limited

Middle East

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡Ķ🇊United Arab EmiratesOptionalRound up or AED 5–10; in-app tipping available