🇮🇹Italy · Grocery Delivery
How much to tip a grocery delivery driver in Italy (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
€2–5 cash, more for large orders
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Cultural notes
Grocery delivery (Esselunga a Casa, Carrefour, Glovo Market, Cortilia) is growing in major Italian cities. A €2–5 cash tip to the rider — slightly more than for a food order because of the weight and volume — is appreciated though not expected. For very large orders or carry-ups, €5–10 is generous.
Frequently asked questions
Is a grocery delivery tip different from food delivery?
Slightly larger is appropriate because the bags are heavier and the trip takes longer.
What if they bring it to my apartment door upstairs?
Bump the tip a bit; €5 for a full grocery haul carried up is fair.
Tipping other services in Italy
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–2 per person; 5–10% at nicer restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; drop coins in the tip jar if you wish
- Café€0.10–0.20 at the counter ("al banco"); €1 if seated with table service
- BarRound up to the nearest euro; €1 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Housekeeping€1–2 per day, left in the room
- Porter€1–2 per bag, €2–3 minimum
- ConciergeNo tip for routine; €5–10 for moderate effort; €10–20 elaborate
- TaxiRound up the fare to the nearest €1–5
- RideshareNot expected; round up via app or €1 cash for luggage help
- Food delivery€1–3 for the rider; round up to nearest euro
- HairdresserNot customary; €2–5 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; €5–10 or 5–10% if exceptional
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10–20 per person full-day; €10+ for free tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for exceptional work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval at hotels and high-end restaurants
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag for porters
- Busker€0.50–2 in the hat if you stopped to enjoy
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted price is final
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Last verified: · Sources: eatingarounditaly.com