Tipping

Tipping in Austria

In Austria, rounding up or leaving a little change is common, while restaurants usually see a small percentage.

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In Austria, rounding up or leaving a little change is common, while restaurants usually see a small percentage.

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Rounding up or leaving a little change is common in Austria.

Last reviewed 2026-03-19 · 2 sources

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Each destination gets a quick, scannable tipping rule.

Restaurant

At sit-down restaurants, 5% to 10% or rounding up is common.

Cafe

Cafes usually only need a round-up.

Bar

Bars usually only need a small change tip.

Taxi

Taxis are usually rounded up.

Hotel

Hotel porters and housekeeping can be thanked with a small cash amount.

Guide

Guides or drivers can receive a small cash tip.

Porter

Porters usually get a small coin tip.

Delivery

Delivery usually does not need an extra tip.

Quick notes

In Vienna and tourist areas, restaurants are more used to small cash tips.

If service is already reflected in the bill, do not add much more.