🇩🇪Germany · Movers / Furniture Delivery
How much to tip movers in Germany (2026 Guide)
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€5/hour per mover, or €10–20 each for a longer move
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Cultural notes
Tipping Umzugshelfer (movers) is appreciated but optional. For a short half-day move, around €5 per hour per mover is standard. For a long-distance move or one with heavy items (Schrank, Klavier) and multiple floors, €10–20 per crew member at the end. Cold drinks, coffee, and Brötchen at lunch are equally appreciated — practical hospitality is part of the German moving day.
Frequently asked questions
How much per mover?
€5/hour for shorter jobs; €10–20 flat for big moves.
Drinks instead?
Yes — Bier am Ende is a traditional thank-you in Germany.
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
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- 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
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
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Last verified: · Sources: liveingermany.de, simplegermany.com