🇬🇧United Kingdom · Hotel Concierge
How much to tip a hotel concierge in the United Kingdom (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
£5–20 if they secure something hard to get
Tipping calculator
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Cultural notes
No tip for simple directions or restaurant recommendations. For genuine effort — last-minute theatre tickets, restaurant reservations that were "fully booked," a hard-to-arrange taxi at 3am — £5–20 is appropriate, handed in cash with thanks. Five-star London hotels (Ritz, Claridge's, Connaught) see higher amounts.
Frequently asked questions
When should I tip the concierge?
When they pulled strings to make something happen, not for routine info.
How much for theatre tickets?
£10–20 depending on difficulty.
Tipping other services in the United Kingdom
- Sit-down restaurant10–12.5% — check bill first; many restaurants add a discretionary service charge
- Counter / takeaway£0 — not customary; round-up or tip jar appreciated
- Café£0 — round up or drop change in tip jar
- Bar£0 — or offer "one for yourself" (~£1)
- Housekeeping£2–5 per night for mid- to high-end stays
- Porter£1–2 per bag
- TaxiRound up to nearest £ or ~10%
- RideshareOptional — £1–2 or ~10% via app
- Food delivery£1–3 or ~10% via app
- Grocery delivery£0 for supermarkets (Tesco/Sainsbury's policy bars it); £1–2 for app couriers
- Hairdresser10% standard
- Spa0–10%; many high-end spas add service charge
- Tour guide10–15% of tour cost, or £5–10 per person for free walking tours
- Tattoo artist£0 — not customary; 10–20% if you do tip
- Valet£2–5 on return of vehicle
- Airport baggage£1–2 per bag (porter service is rare at UK airports)
- Busker£1–5 if you stopped to listen
- Movers£20–50 per mover for a good job
- Tradesperson£0 — not customary; tea and biscuits preferred
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Last verified: · Sources: visitlondon.com, getawayguide.co.uk