Tipping In Greece - A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
🍽️ Restaurant - 5-10% If No Service Charge
🍹 Bar - 5-10%
🚕 Taxi - Not Expected - Can Round Up
🛎️ Porter/Bellhop - Optional €1/Bag
🛏️ Housekeeping - €1/Day With Note
📸 Tour Guide - 10-15% or €10 Per Person If Free
🇬🇷 Taverna - €2-5 (KOYBEP Is Not A Tip)
A tip is usually expected when you’ve had good service in Greece. Accompanying your tip with a thank you or “S’ efharistó!” is also appreciated.
Calculate a culturally appropriate tip for Greece using the calculator below and read on for more detail on tipping in Restaurants, Bars, Taxis, Hotels, Tavernas etc.
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Tipping in Restaurants
When dining out in Greece, a tip of 5-10% if considered customary. Restaurants sometimes add a service charge but that might go to the restaurant owner rather than the server.
You can hand your tip directly to your server with a warm “S’ efharistó!” (thank you) or leave cash (bills or coins) on the table.
Tipping in Bars
If you’re in a bar in Greece, tip the same as you would in a restaurant (5-10%) if you’ve had good service. However, tip on the lower end if you have to go to the bar to get the drinks yourself.
Hand any tip directly to the bartender.
Tipping Taxi Drivers
It’s common for taxi drivers in Greece to round up your fare and it’s not customary to tip on top of this. Be aware that taxis usually charge more for luggage, trips after midnight and during the Easter/Christmas seasons.
Tipping The Porter/Bellhop
If a porter helps you with your luggage, you can give them €1/bag but it’s not essential.
Tipping Housekeeping
It’s considerate to leave the maid €1/day with a note so they know it’s for them.
Tipping Tour Guides
If it’s a paid tour, tip 10-15% depending on the tour’s quality and length. If it’s a “free” tour, it’s really tip-based so give them around €10 per person (again, quality and length-dependent).
Tipping in a Taverna
If you’re dining in a Greek Taverna and you’re happy with the food and service, a €2-5 tip is perfectly acceptable.
If the bill says “KOYBEP”, that’s not a tip. It’s a charge to cover the table settings, bread and water.
Which Currency To Use
You’ll only have one option and that’s the official currency of Greece, the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted but having cash on hand for tipping in various situations is advisable.
“Kalo taxidi” or καλό ταξίδι (Have a good trip) 🇬🇷 🏛️ 🌊
