France Tipping Guide
Tipping Culture: Optional
France
Service compris (included). Leave €1-5 or round up for good service.
Round up or add €1-2
€1-2 per bag
€1-2 per night
€5-10 for special help
Round up or leave small change
€2-5 per person for good tours
- Don't tip American-style percentages (15-20%)
- Don't feel obligated - service is already included
- Don't tip at fast-food or casual cafes
- Service charge (15%) is legally required to be included
- Additional tips are for exceptional service only
- Parisians may not expect tips, but tourists often do leave them
- High-end restaurants (small extra amount)
- Hotel porters
- Taxi drivers (round up)
Tipping Etiquette in France
Understanding tipping customs in France is essential for respectful travel. The general tipping culture here is optional, which means tipping is not expected, but small tips for exceptional service are accepted.
Restaurant Tipping
Standard: 5-10%
Guidelines: Service compris (included). Leave €1-5 or round up for good service.
Taxi Tipping
Standard: Round up or add €1-2
Round Up:
Hotel Staff Tipping
Bellhop/Porter: €1-2 per bag
Housekeeping: €1-2 per night
Concierge: €5-10 for special help
Bar Tipping
Round up or leave small change
Tour Guide Tipping
€2-5 per person for good tours
Cultural Context
Service charge (15%) is legally required to be included
Additional tips are for exceptional service only
Parisians may not expect tips, but tourists often do leave them
What NOT to Do
- Don't tip American-style percentages (15-20%)
- Don't feel obligated - service is already included
- Don't tip at fast-food or casual cafes
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