Tipping in Germany is not as common as the US. This being said, if you are receiving exceptional service, feel free to tip. In some cases, service fees are included, but a little extra is always a nice way to show gratitude. Below is a list of common tipping practices when in Germany.
Currency: Euro
| Taxi | 10% of your fare. |
| Hotel | Housekeeper: 3 € – 5 € upon leaving. Bellhop: 1 € – 3 € per bag Concierge: 10 € – 20 € Doorman: 1 € for helping with bags or hailing a cab. |
| Restaurants | 10 – 15% of the bill, always tip in cash. |
| Tours | 10% for guided toursAlways tip guides for free tours |
Taxi
Taxi drivers are not typically tipped in Germany. For amazing service, you can round up to the nearest Euro. Or tip 10% of the final fare, for instance, if the driver is helpful with bags.
Airport Shuttles are not typically tipped. However, you can tip €1 per bag if helped with luggage.
Hotel
Bellhop: €1 to €3 per bag depending on size.
Doorman: €1 perfor hailing you a cab or help with luggage.
If the Concierge books you a reservation or recommends you an activity, tipping them €10 to €20 is polite.
Housekeeping if your room is kept orderly and clean can be tipped €3 to €5.
Fascinating Hotels:
Hotel Du Nord located in Hamburg, Germany is an oasis to rest your head. Located not far from the City Center and surrounded by nature. Du Nord offers modern hotel rooms with spacious layouts. It features a homey breakfast lounge, enchanting sun terraces, and views of the museum of Volksdorf. Ideal for families and business travelers alike.
Provocateur Berlin is lush and sexy. This hotel has such materials as dark natural stone, rich velvet, and amazing lighting fixtures. Provocateur is truly one of a kind and the interior will have you wanting to snap many photos during your stay. Another element of surprise is the LaCave event space. This space currently hosts Die Gl’Amouresque which is a sexy and inventive burlesque show. You can dine on a three-course menu and sip flirtatious cocktails while enjoying the show. Provocateur is a hotel you will not forget.
Restaurants
In Germany, a service fee is generally included on your bill. However, if your server has been incredible, tipping 10 to 15% of the final bill is gracious. Make sure you tip in cash, most tips left on credit card receipts do not go to the server.
Enticing Eats:
Schneider Bräuhaus München belonging to the famous wheat beer brewery, Schneider features many classic German dishes. Located in Munich, this beer hall has its signature beer cooked into almost every meal. Dine on traditional favorites like the Aventinus Beer Roast, braised pork belly basted in Aventinus Beer served with potato pancakes and sauerkraut. Grab something sweet for dessert like Schneider’s homemade Apple Fritters, which have been baked in beer dough covered in cinnamon sugar and topped with vanilla ice cream.
Zum Augustiner serves you authentic Bavarian cuisine in a beautiful art nouveau building. They have an incredible arcade garden. Completely hidden in its inner courtyard, this space features art frescos and glorious arches of the arcades. A perfect spot to grab a beer or a traditional Bavarian pretzel. The restaurant itself provides tasty dishes like the Brewers Pan, a Pork Steak, Stuffed Meatballs and Sausages served with a special sauce and fries. Their traditional beer hall is also a fun spot to meet friends and enjoy a tradition stein of Bavarian beer.
Tour
Some Tour Guides receive a 10% gratuity for paid tours. Make sure to ask if the gratuity is included. For free tours with guides, make sure you tip. This amount tipped is generally up to you.
Dreamy Tours:
Kayak Berlin Tours provides captivating Kayak tours through Berlin. The Potsdam Tour takes you between Potsdam and Berlin. Along with this tour you see the palace, majestic gardens, and the lake district. Beautiful architecture lines the waters and tour guides do an incredible job at providing the history of Berlin.
Planning Your Trip to Germany
Germany history and beautiful sites are a must-go for any traveler. German residents are very welcoming to tourists from all over the world.
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