Tipping in Greece
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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 — rounding up, or 5–10% after a proper meal — are normal and warmly received.
At a glance
- RestaurantsCommon5–10%
- CafésOptionalRound up
- BarsOptional€1–2 or round up
- TaxisOptionalRound up the fare
- Hotel portersCommon€1–2 per bag
- HousekeepingOptional€2–5 per day
- Tour guidesCommon€5–10 per person
- Private driversOptional€10–20 per day
- Boat & yacht chartersCommon5–10% of the charter fee
- All-inclusive resortsOptional€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.
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The tipping cheat sheet
- Restaurants5–10%
- CafésRound up
- Bars€1–2 or round up
- TaxisRound up the fare
- Hotel porters€1–2 per bag
- Housekeeping€2–5 per day
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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 — rounding up, or 5–10% after a proper meal — are normal and warmly received.
- 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
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Greece and have not yet been checked against cited sources.