How to Tip

Currency: Euro (€)
Average monthly salary: about €3,500 gross

💡 General Tipping Etiquette

Tipping in Austria is appreciated but not mandatory. It’s common to round up or leave around 5–10% for good service. Always hand tips directly to the waiter or driver rather than leaving them on the table.

🍽️ Restaurants

It’s customary to leave around 5–10% of the bill, depending on the level of service. Austrians often tell the waiter the total amount including the tip when paying, instead of leaving cash on the table.

🚕 Taxis

Rounding up the fare to the nearest euro or adding about 10% is appreciated. For example, if the fare is €18, paying €20 is considered polite.

🏨 Hotels

Porters usually receive €1–2 per bag. Housekeeping staff can be tipped €1–2 per night for good service. In upscale hotels, a small tip for concierge assistance is also welcome.

🍹 Bars & Cafés

Rounding up is perfectly fine (e.g. pay €3 for a €2.70 drink). Bartenders appreciate polite gestures more than large tips.

💬 Local Insight

Tipping is seen as a friendly acknowledgment of good service rather than an obligation. Austrians appreciate when you say “Stimmt so!” (keep the change).

Sources: Smartertravel

Learn more about tipping customs worldwide at how-2-tip.com.