Tipping a hotel concierge around the world
Concierge staff who arrange reservations, tickets, and recommendations. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.
Europe
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Appreciated | £5–20 if they secure something hard to get |
| 🇫🇷France | Appreciated | €5–20 for a real favour |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Appreciated | No tip for routine; €5–10 for moderate effort; €10–20 elaborate |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Appreciated | €2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Appreciated | €5–20 for a real favour |
North America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Optional | $5–$20 for reservations; $50+ for hard-to-get bookings |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Appreciated | $5–$20 for a meaningful favour |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Appreciated | 50–200 MXN per favor; 100–200 for hard reservations |
Asia
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japan | Unusual | ¥0; ¥3,000–¥10,000 in an envelope for exceptional help |
| 🇨🇳China | Optional | ¥50–100 for substantial help; otherwise none |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Unusual | ₩0; ₩10,000–₩30,000 envelope for an exceptional favor |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Appreciated | ฿100–200 for substantial assistance |
Oceania
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | Optional | Nothing routinely; A$10–20 for a meaningful favour |
South America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Optional | R$10–R$20 routine; R$50+ for hard reservations |
Middle East
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | Appreciated | AED 20–50 routine; AED 100+ for hard reservations |