Tipping · 🇬🇧

Tipping in United Kingdom

Customary: 10%–15%. Often already added as an optional service charge — check before doubling it.

At restaurants

What is customary: Service is usually already on the bill

Worked example

On a £50.00 bill, 10% is £5.00, so you would hand over £55.00.

Tour guides

On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about £10.00 per person.

On a paid tour, 10% of the price on top.

Free walking tours run entirely on this — the guide has usually paid the company for your place.

The money

United Kingdom uses the British Pound (GBP).

British Pound (GBP) →

Tipping in other countries

Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.

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