Hotel porters · France
Do you tip hotel porters in France?
Short answer
€1–2 per bag
A euro or two per bag.
CommonCash preferred
Customary in four and five-star hotels. €1–2 per bag, in cash. A concierge who secures a hard restaurant booking might get €5–10.
In practice
- Two bags → €2–4
- A concierge who lands a hard restaurant booking → €5–10
Common questions
- How much should you tip hotel porters in France?
- €1–2 per bag. A euro or two per bag.
- Can you tip by card in France?
- Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.
More on tipping in France
Tipping hotel porters elsewhere
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “France travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)