🇪🇸Spain · Food Delivery
How much to tip a food delivery driver in Spain (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash or card
€1–2 in cash or via app
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Cultural notes
Glovo (Barcelona-born) is dominant in Spain, alongside Uber Eats and Just Eat. Couriers are low-paid gig workers and a €1–2 tip — handed in cash at the door or added through the app — is a kind gesture, more for big orders, bad weather, or late nights. Some couriers prefer cash because the in-app tip is paid out later. Spaniards themselves tip inconsistently; tourists are noticeable when they tip well.
Common mistakes
Assuming the platform delivery fee goes to the courier — most does not.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip my Glovo rider?
€1–2 is a kind gesture, especially for big or bad-weather orders.
In-app or cash tip?
Cash reaches the courier immediately; in-app works but pays out later.
Tipping other services in Spain
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–5; up to 5–10% at upscale restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; loose change if you wish
- CaféNo tip needed; leave loose change (€0.20–0.50) if you wish
- BarNo tip at standing bars; €1–2 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Housekeeping€1–2 per day
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements
- TaxiRound up to nearest €1; ~5–10% for long airport runs
- RideshareNot expected; in-app tip optional
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €1–3 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; ~10% or €5–10 at upscale spas
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10+ full-day; €10–15 for free walking tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for great work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if a porter assists
- Busker€0.50–2 in the case or hat
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted invoice is final
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Last verified: · Sources: splendidlyspain.com, mappingspain.com