What Travelers Need to Know About Tipping in Europe-From Restaurants to Hotels and Taxis Across 10 Countries

"At restaurants in Italy, an average of 10 to 15 percent is appreciated. When it comes to drivers and tour guides, the average is 10 percent, but many leave more."

"The tip is usually included in the bill, and it's called the service charge. It's perfectly acceptable not to leave a tip, but [leaving] three to five percent as a courtesy [is customary]."

"If you want to tip your guide for a two-hour walking tour, a per-person tip of two to five euros is appropriate. For a smaller group, the tip should be more."

Tipping etiquette in Europe differs significantly from the U.S. In Italy, a tip of 10 to 15 percent is appreciated in restaurants, while drivers and tour guides typically receive 10 percent. In France, a service charge is usually included, and leaving three to five percent is courteous. It's advisable to tip cash directly to servers. For walking tours, two to five euros per person is appropriate, with higher amounts for private guides. Tipping is not customary for bartenders or takeaway services.

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