Tipping guide

Tipping in Switzerland

Service has been legally included in Swiss prices since 1974, and hospitality wages are among the highest in the world. Tipping is therefore optional in a way it is not almost anywhere else.

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Tipping in Switzerland at a glance

Tipping is appreciated but modest

  • Restaurant (sit-down)
    0-10%
  • Cafe / Bar
    Round up
  • Taxi / Rideshare
    Round up
  • Food delivery
    Round up
  • Tour guide / Driver
    5-10%
  • Spa / Salon / Barber
    5-10%
  • Hotel housekeeping
    CHF2.50 per night
  • Hotel porter / Bellhop
    CHF1.50 per bag
  • Valet parking
    CHF2.50 per car
  • Hotel concierge
    CHF4.00 per request

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

Service has been included by law since 1974 and wages are high. Rounding up to the next franc or five is what locals actually do.

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 Switzerland?

Round up to the next franc, or the next five on a larger bill. Locals rarely go beyond that and 10% would be considered generous.

Is service included in Switzerland?

Yes, by law since 1974. The price you see on the menu is the price that covers the service.

Do you tip taxi drivers in Switzerland?

Round the fare up. Swiss taxis are expensive enough that a percentage on top would be a substantial amount, and it is not expected.

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