Taxis · Greece
Do you tip taxi drivers in Greece?
Short answer
Round up the fare
Round the fare up to the nearest euro or two.
OptionalCash preferred
Greek taxi drivers do not expect a percentage. Rounding up is the norm. For an airport transfer, help with heavy luggage or a long late-night run, an extra €2–5 is generous rather than expected. Metered fares in Athens legally include surcharges for airport trips and luggage, which are not tips.
In practice
- A €18.20 fare → pay €20
- A €55 airport transfer with bags → pay €60
Cash or card?
Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.
Common questions
- Do you tip taxi drivers in Greece?
- Round the fare up to the nearest euro or two. Greek taxi drivers do not expect a percentage. Rounding up is the norm. For an airport transfer, help with heavy luggage or a long late-night run, an extra €2–5 is generous rather than expected. Metered fares in Athens legally include surcharges for airport trips and luggage, which are not tips.
- How much should you tip taxi drivers in Greece?
- Round up the fare. Round the fare up to the nearest euro or two.
- 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.
More on tipping in Greece
Tipping taxi drivers elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Greece
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Greece and have not yet been checked against cited sources.