🇩🇪Germany · Hotel Porter / Bellhop
How much to tip a hotel porter in Germany (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
€1–2 per bag
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Cultural notes
Porters carrying luggage to your room expect €1–2 per bag, or €2–3 per bag at five-star Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg hotels. Hand cash directly when they set the bags down. Have small coins ready at check-in.
Frequently asked questions
How much per bag?
€1–2; up to €3 at top hotels.
Multiple flights of stairs?
Tip on the higher end (€3).
Tipping other services in Germany
- Sit-down restaurantRound up + 5–10% — state the total verbally before paying
- Counter / takeawayRound up to next euro
- CaféRound up to next euro — say "Stimmt so"
- BarRound up by 50¢–€1 per drink
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up + 5–10%
- RideshareRound up via app — €1–2 typical
- Food delivery€1–3 in cash or app
- Grocery delivery€1–2 if you tip at all
- Hairdresser5–10% — round up to the nearest €5
- Spa5–10%, €5–10 typical for a massage
- Tour guide€5 per person group, €10–20 per person for free walking tours, 10% private
- Tattoo artist5–20% optional; not expected
- Valet€1–2 on return
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if you use a porter
- Busker€1–3 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€5/hour per mover, or €10–20 each for a longer move
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
Tipping a hotel porter in nearby countries
Last verified: · Sources: frommers.com, thelocal.de