How much should you tip a taxi in China?
Customary tip: Not customary
Tipping a taxi driver is always optional and never replaces the metered fare - but a small thank-you for good service is appreciated almost everywhere. Customs vary by country, so here is the simple version, plus a calculator to do the maths for you.
How much to tip a taxi, by countryIn China, tipping a taxi is not customary - drivers do not expect it, and rounding up to the nearest round number is already a kind gesture.
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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.
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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