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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.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for France and have not yet been checked against cited sources.