Tipping guide

Tipping in Austria

Austrian tipping mirrors Germany's, with the same say-the-total etiquette. In a traditional Kaffeehaus, where the waiter may have been doing the job for thirty years, rounding up is close to obligatory.

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Tipping in Austria at a glance

Tipping is appreciated but modest

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    5-10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    5-10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    5-10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    €2.00 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    €1.00 per bag
  • Valet parking
    €2.00 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    €5.00 per request

Round up or add ~5-10%, telling the server the total as you pay rather than leaving cash on the table.

Say the rounded-up total when you hand over cash or card — putting money on the table after the bill is settled is unusual here.

Rates shown are typical amounts, converted to local currency at approximately 27 Aug 2026. Tipping customs evolve and vary from region to region, so treat this as your best starting point rather than a hard rule. Where a bill already shows a service charge, that is usually the tip.

Common questions

How much do you tip in Austria?

5-10%, or round up to a comfortable number. A 27-euro bill becomes 30.

How do I tip in an Austrian coffee house?

Tell the waiter the total you want to pay as you hand over the money. Leaving coins on the table after settling up is not the local habit and can read as dismissive.

Is a service charge included in Austria?

Service is included in the listed prices, so the tip is genuinely a top-up rather than a required percentage.

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