🇫🇷France · Spa / Massage
How much to tip a massage therapist in France (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
5–10% if not already added
5–10% of the bill is the typical range.
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Cultural notes
Spa and massage tipping is appreciated in France — 5–10% of the treatment cost handed to the therapist in cash. Hotel spas may add service to the bill; check before tipping again. Day spas and independent massage practices virtually never include service in the price.
Frequently asked questions
Standard for a massage?
5–10% in cash to the therapist.
What if it is a hotel spa?
Check the bill — service may be included.
Tipping other services in France
- Sit-down restaurant€0 required (service compris); €1–5 per person or 5–10% for good service
- Counter / takeaway€0 — not customary
- CaféRound up or leave 20–50 centimes per drink
- BarRound up or leave 50¢–€1 per drink at the bar
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night, left in the room
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up to nearest euro, or up to 5%
- RideshareOptional — €1–2 or round up via app
- Food delivery€1–2 in app or cash; more for difficult deliveries
- Grocery delivery€1–2 in cash; not expected
- Hairdresser€2–10, or roughly 5–10% for a longer service
- Tour guide€5–10 per person group; €20+ private; €5–10 per person for free walking tours
- Tattoo artist€0 — not customary; 10–15% if you do tip
- Valet€1–2 on return; €5+ at luxury hotels
- Airport baggage€1 per bag if you use a porter (rare)
- Busker€1–5 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€10–20 per mover, or €5 per hour each
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
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Last verified: · Sources: afar.com, blog.rosettastone.com