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How much to tip a taxi, by country

Tipping a taxi is always optional and never replaces the fare — but how much, if anything, is customary changes by country. Pick a destination, or use the calculator and the at-a-glance guide below.

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A tip is always optional and is on top of the metered fare. Amounts shown are in whatever currency you enter.

Tipping by country

Europe

United Kingdom 5–10% Ireland 5–10% France 5–10% Germany 5–10% Spain 5–10% Italy 5–10% Portugal 5–10% Netherlands Round up Belgium Round up Austria 5–10% Switzerland Round up Greece 5–10% Croatia 5–10% Poland 5–10% Czech Republic 5–10% Turkey 5–10% Sweden Round up Norway Round up Denmark Round up

Americas

United States 15–20% Canada 15–20% Mexico 5–10% Brazil 5–10% Argentina 5–10%

Asia & Middle East

Japan Not customary China Not customary South Korea Not customary Singapore Not customary Thailand Round up Vietnam Round up Indonesia Round up Malaysia Round up India 5–10% United Arab Emirates 5–10%

Africa

Egypt 5–10% Morocco 5–10% South Africa 5–10%

Oceania

Australia Round up New Zealand Round up

Taxi tipping at a glance

  • In the US and Canada a 15–20% tip is expected, similar to restaurants.
  • In a few places a 10–15% tip is the courteous standard for good service.
  • Across most of Europe, a small 5–10% tip or simply rounding up is the norm.
  • In much of Scandinavia, Australia and Asia, tips are not expected — rounding up is plenty.
  • In some countries (Japan, China, South Korea) tipping is not customary and may even confuse the driver.

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