Hotel porters · Germany
Do you tip hotel porters in Germany?
Short answer
€1–2 per bag
A euro or two per bag.
OptionalCash preferred
Customary at mid-range and upmarket hotels. One to two euros a bag in cash.
Cash or card?
Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.
Common questions
- Do you tip hotel porters in Germany?
- A euro or two per bag. Customary at mid-range and upmarket hotels. One to two euros a bag in cash.
- How much should you tip hotel porters in Germany?
- €1–2 per bag. A euro or two per bag.
- Can you tip by card in Germany?
- Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.
More on tipping in Germany
Tipping hotel porters elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Germany
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Compiled from widely reported guidance for Germany. Not yet source-checked.