Tipping guide

Tipping in Denmark

Danish law requires service to be included in the price, so tipping is optional and modest. Copenhagen's fine dining scene is the one place where a tip has become somewhat expected.

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Tipping in Denmark at a glance

Wages are high — tipping is genuinely optional

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    5-10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    Round up
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    Round up
  • Hotel housekeeping
    kr15 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    kr15 per bag
  • Valet parking
    kr20 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    kr30 per request

Nobody will think less of you for leaving nothing. Rounding up, or 5-10% after a long sit-down meal, is the most anyone does.

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

Do you tip in Denmark?

Round up, or leave up to 10% after an especially good meal. Nothing is expected in cafes, bars or taxis.

Is service included in Denmark?

Yes — Danish law requires service and tax to be in the advertised price. That is the full amount you owe.

Do you tip at Copenhagen restaurants?

At high-end places where you have been looked after for three hours, 10% is a reasonable thank you. It is still not obligatory.

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