TipLore

Tipping a massage therapist around the world

Spa treatments, massages, and wellness services. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.

Europe

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇎🇧United KingdomOptional0–10%; many high-end spas add service charge
ðŸ‡Ŧ🇷FranceAppreciated5–10% if not already added
ðŸ‡ŪðŸ‡đItalyOptionalNot customary; ₮5–10 or 5–10% if exceptional
🇊ðŸ‡ļSpainOptionalNot customary; ~10% or ₮5–10 at upscale spas
ðŸ‡Đ🇊GermanyAppreciated5–10%, ₮5–10 typical for a massage

North America

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇚ðŸ‡ļUnited StatesExpected18–20% of service cost
ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ĶCanadaExpected15–20% on the treatment
ðŸ‡ēðŸ‡―MexicoExpected15–20% of the treatment price

Asia

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩJapanUnusualÂĨ0 — including onsen, sento, and hotel spas
ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ģChinaOptionalÂĨ20–50 at high-end hotel spas; ÂĨ0 at local foot-massage shops
🇰🇷South KoreaUnusualâ‚Đ0 — including jjimjilbang, sauna, and luxury spas
ðŸ‡đ🇭ThailandExpectedāļŋ50–100 per 60-min massage at local shops; āļŋ100–200 at upscale spas

Oceania

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚AustraliaOptionalNothing routinely; A$10–20 for exceptional treatment

South America

CountryExpectationTypical amount
🇧🇷BrazilAppreciated10–15% of the treatment price

Middle East

CountryExpectationTypical amount
ðŸ‡Ķ🇊United Arab EmiratesExpected10–15% of the treatment price