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
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
Oceania
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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