Italy Tipping Guide
Tipping Culture: Optional
Italy
Coperto (€1-3 per person) usually added. Leave €1-5 extra for good service.
Round up or €1-2
€1-2 per bag
€1-2 per night
€5-10 for special help
Leave change (€0.50-1)
€2-5 per person
- Don't tip American-style 15-20%
- Don't confuse coperto (cover charge) with tip
- Don't tip at coffee bars for espresso
- Coperto is a cover charge for bread/table, not a tip
- Cash tips preferred over credit card
- Tipping more common in tourist areas (Rome, Venice, Florence)
- Restaurants (small amount)
- Hotel staff
- Taxis (round up)
Tipping Etiquette in Italy
Understanding tipping customs in Italy 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: Coperto (€1-3 per person) usually added. Leave €1-5 extra for good service.
Taxi Tipping
Standard: Round up or €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
Leave change (€0.50-1)
Tour Guide Tipping
€2-5 per person
Cultural Context
Coperto is a cover charge for bread/table, not a tip
Cash tips preferred over credit card
Tipping more common in tourist areas (Rome, Venice, Florence)
What NOT to Do
- Don't tip American-style 15-20%
- Don't confuse coperto (cover charge) with tip
- Don't tip at coffee bars for espresso
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