Hotel porters · United Kingdom
Do you tip hotel porters in United Kingdom?
Short answer
£1–2 per bag
A pound or two per bag.
OptionalCash preferred
Customary in mid-range and luxury hotels, and best given in cash. £1–2 per bag; £5–10 for a concierge who genuinely solves a problem for you.
In practice
- Two bags → £2–4
- A concierge who genuinely solves a problem → £5–10
Common questions
- How much should you tip hotel porters in United Kingdom?
- £1–2 per bag. A pound or two per bag.
- Can you tip by card in United Kingdom?
- Card tipping is normal and easy, terminals routinely prompt. Since the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act came into force in October 2024, employers must pass tips on to staff in full.
More on tipping in United Kingdom
Tipping hotel porters elsewhere
Full tipping guide for United Kingdom
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), legislation.gov.uk (consulted 2026-09-03)