🇪🇸Spain · Valet Parking
How much to tip a valet in Spain (2026 Guide)
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€2–5 per car retrieval
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Cultural notes
Valet parking is rare in Spain outside luxury hotels (Madrid, Marbella, Mallorca resorts) and a small number of top-end restaurants. When the valet returns your car, €2–5 cash is appropriate; €5–10 at 5-star properties. No tip at drop-off, only at retrieval.
Frequently asked questions
How much for the valet at a Marbella resort?
€5 per retrieval is typical; €10 at a luxury 5-star.
Do I tip at drop-off too?
No — only when the car is returned.
Tipping other services in Spain
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–5; up to 5–10% at upscale restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; loose change if you wish
- CaféNo tip needed; leave loose change (€0.20–0.50) if you wish
- BarNo tip at standing bars; €1–2 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Housekeeping€1–2 per day
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements
- TaxiRound up to nearest €1; ~5–10% for long airport runs
- RideshareNot expected; in-app tip optional
- Food delivery€1–2 in cash or via app
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €1–3 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; ~10% or €5–10 at upscale spas
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10+ full-day; €10–15 for free walking tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for great work
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if a porter assists
- Busker€0.50–2 in the case or hat
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted invoice is final
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