🇪🇸Spain · Grocery Delivery
How much to tip a grocery delivery driver in Spain (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
€2–5 cash, more for large orders
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Cultural notes
Grocery delivery in Spain — Mercadona online, Carrefour, Glovo Market, Lola Market, Amazon Fresh — has expanded since 2020. A €2–5 cash tip to the driver is appropriate, scaled to the size of the order and whether they carry it up. Bigger orders or walk-up apartments warrant €5+. Many Spaniards tip nothing; rounding up or €1–2 is acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the grocery delivery fee a tip?
No — it goes to the platform.
How much for a big Mercadona haul?
€3–5 is generous if they bring it up to your apartment.
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
- Food delivery€1–2 in cash or via app
- 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