Taxis · Germany
Do you tip taxi drivers in Germany?
Short answer
Round up, or 5–10%
Round up the fare to a clean number.
Common
Round up to the nearest euro or five — roughly 5–10% on a longer journey. Say the total you want to pay as you hand over the money. Airport surcharges on the meter are official, not tips.
In practice
- A €23.50 fare → pay €25
Tip calculator
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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 taxi drivers in Germany?
- Round up the fare to a clean number. Round up to the nearest euro or five — roughly 5–10% on a longer journey. Say the total you want to pay as you hand over the money. Airport surcharges on the meter are official, not tips.
- How much should you tip taxi drivers in Germany?
- Round up, or 5–10%. Round up the fare to a clean number.
- 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
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← Full tipping guide for Germany
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Germany and have not yet been checked against cited sources.