Tipping In Spain - A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
🍽️ Restaurant - Not Expected - Can Tip 0-10%
🍹 Bar - Not Expected - Can Tip 0-10%
🚕 Taxi - Not Expected - Can Round Up
🛎️ Porter/Bellhop - €1/Bag Up To €5 Total
🛏️ Housekeeping - €1-2/Day
📸 Tour Guide - €5-20 Per Person/Day
🥘 Tapas - Not Expected - Can Round Up
Tipping in Spain is optional and uncommon. It’s not expected in a lot of situations but there are nuances.
Calculate a culturally appropriate tip for Spain using the calculator below and read on for more detail on tipping in Restaurants, Bars, Taxis, Hotels, Tapas Bars etc.
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Tipping in Restaurants
In Spain, tipping your server is not engrained in the culture. Spaniards generally only tip a very small amount, if anything. If service is included (“service incluido”), feel free to tip nothing or a few euros. If it isn’t included (“service no incluido”), consider leaving a tip in the 0-10% range depending on how satisfied you are.
Tipping in Bars
Tipping in Spanish bars isn’t customary but it can be a nice gesture if you’ve received good service. Leave a tip of 0-10% or just round up your bill to make it easy.
Tipping Taxi Drivers
Tipping your taxi or Uber driver in Spain is rare so they won’t be expecting a tip. If your driver has gone above and beyond by helping you with your luggage or opening your car door, you can round up your fare but it remains optional.
Tipping The Porter/Bellhop
If a porter assists you with your luggage in Spain (uncommon unless you’re in a 5-star establishment), it’s customary to tip around €1 per bag (no more than €5 total).
Tipping Housekeeping
Leaving a tip of €1-2 per day for housekeeping is a polite way to show gratitude for a clean and tidy room.
Tipping Tour Guides
When you’re on a guided tour in Spain, it’s common practice to tip your tour guide €5-20 per person per day. The exact tip depends on the tour length and quality but, in general, the smaller your group, the more you should tip per person.
Tipping For Tapas
If you’re enjoying Spain’s famous Tapas and ordering at the counter, tipping is entirely optional. Leave no tip or round up your bill to the nearest Euro to express your gratitude.
Which Currency To Use
When in Spain, you’ll be using the Euro (€). Credit cards are commonly used to pay for larger bills but they may not always be a suitable way to tip. Carry small bills and coins in your pocket for tipping in various situations.
¡Buen viaje! (Have a great trip!). 🇪🇸🍷☀️
