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.
Cash or card?
Card terminals in France almost never prompt for a tip. If you want to leave one, use cash.
Common questions
- Do you tip hotel porters in France?
- A euro or two per bag. 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.
- 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
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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Compiled from widely reported guidance for France. Not yet source-checked.