Hotel porters · Netherlands
Do you tip hotel porters in Netherlands?
Short answer
€1–2 per bag
A euro or two per bag.
OptionalCash preferred
Customary in upmarket hotels only. One to two euros a bag in cash, one of the few situations where you will actually want coins in the Netherlands.
Cash or card?
The Netherlands is close to cashless. Many places take card or Dutch debit only. Terminals usually let you enter a total including a tip (a fooi), so say the amount you want before the server enters it.
Common questions
- Do you tip hotel porters in Netherlands?
- A euro or two per bag. Customary in upmarket hotels only. One to two euros a bag in cash, one of the few situations where you will actually want coins in the Netherlands.
- How much should you tip hotel porters in Netherlands?
- €1–2 per bag. A euro or two per bag.
- Can you tip by card in Netherlands?
- The Netherlands is close to cashless. Many places take card or Dutch debit only. Terminals usually let you enter a total including a tip (a fooi), so say the amount you want before the server enters it.
More on tipping in Netherlands
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Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Compiled from widely reported guidance for Netherlands. Not yet source-checked.