Tipping in Greece

At a glance

• Restaurants●●○Common5–10%
• Cafés●○○OptionalRound up
• Bars●○○Optional€1–2 or round up
• Taxis●○○OptionalRound up the fare
• Hotel porters●●○Common€1–2 per bag
• Housekeeping●○○Optional€2–5 per day
• Tour guides●●○Common€5–10 per person
• Private drivers●○○Optional€10–20 per day
• Boat & yacht charters●●○Common5–10% of the charter fee
• All-inclusive resorts●○○Optional€1–2 per drink, or €5–10 per day

Card tipping. Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.

• , A cover or bread charge on the bill is not a tip and does not go to your server.
• , Tavernas on the islands see a lot of tourists; 10% is generous rather than expected.

Common questions

Do you tip in Greece?

Tipping is appreciated but never compulsory. Greeks tip modestly and inconsistently. Nobody will chase you for a tip, and staff are paid a wage rather than living on gratuities. Small cash amounts are normal and warmly received. Round up, or leave 5–10% after a proper meal.

How much do you tip at a restaurant in Greece?

5–10%. Leave 5–10% in cash for good service. A service charge is rarely added, so anything you leave goes to the staff. Locals often just round the bill up; visitors commonly leave 5–10% after a full sit-down meal. Leave it in cash on the table or in the bill folder as you go.

Can you tip by card in Greece?

Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.

Other destinations

• Croatia
• Italy
• Portugal
• Spain