Tipping guide

Tipping in Poland

Around 10% is the Polish standard for table service, and there is one phrase worth knowing before you hand over cash: do not say 'dziękuję' when paying unless you mean keep the change.

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Tipping in Poland at a glance

Around 10% in restaurants, rounding up elsewhere

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    5-10%
  • Tour guide / Driver
    10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    zł6.00 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    zł4.00 per bag
  • Valet parking
    zł6.00 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    zł15.00 per request

10% is the standard for table service. Say the total you want to pay when handing over cash — change is often not brought back automatically.

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 Poland?

10% at restaurants with waiter service. Rounding up covers taxis, bars and casual places.

What is the dziękuję trap?

Saying thank you as you hand over money is widely understood to mean 'keep the change'. If you want change back, say the total you want to pay instead.

Cash or card in Poland?

Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but tips left in cash are more reliable than tips added at the terminal.

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