Tipping guide

Tipping in Sweden

Sweden runs on cards and is close to cashless, which has quietly reshaped tipping: the terminal asks, and you decide. The amounts have stayed modest.

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Tipping in Sweden 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
    kr20 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    kr20 per bag
  • Valet parking
    kr30 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    kr50 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

How much do you tip in Sweden?

5-10% after a restaurant meal, or round up. Coffee, casual lunch and bars carry no expectation.

How do you tip in a cashless country?

The card terminal offers a tip field before you pay. Type an amount or skip it — both are entirely normal and the staff will not react either way.

Is service included in Sweden?

Service is factored into the prices and staff are paid a full wage, so anything you add is genuinely extra.

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