Tipping in Australia: how much should you tip?
Not customaryOceaniaAustralian dollar (AUD)
Tipping in Australia is Not customary
Restaurants: not expected (round up for great service).
Restaurants: not expected (round up for great service).
Tipping isNot customary
Restaurantsnot expected (round up for great service)
Local currencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
RegionOceania
Workers earn a high minimum wage, so tipping is not expected; rounding up for excellent service is a kind bonus.
Customary tips in Australia
| Where | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | not expected (round up for great service) |
| Cafes & bars | not expected |
| Taxis & rideshare | round up |
| Hotels | optional |
Australia tip calculator (AUD)
Work out a tip in Australian dollar (AUD) using the local default of about 5%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.
Tip calculator for Australia
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Effective rate: 5%
Do you tip in Australia?
Tipping in Australia is not customary. Workers earn a high minimum wage, so tipping is not expected; rounding up for excellent service is a kind bonus. As a visitor, the safest approach is to check the bill for an included service charge, then decide whether a small extra amount is appropriate for the service you received.
How to tip like a local in Australia
- Pay tips in Australian dollar (AUD) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
- Restaurants: not expected (round up for great service).
- Taxis and rideshare: round up.
- Hotels: optional.
Quick tips for travelers to Australia
- Check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
- Cash in Australian dollar (AUD) is the safest way to tip.
- When unsure, rounding up the bill is always polite.
Tipping specific staff in Australia
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FAQ
Do you tip in Australia?
It is optional - locals may round up or leave 10% for exceptional service.
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Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs can vary by venue and region.