Tipping in Hong Kong: how much should you tip?
AppreciatedAsiaHong Kong dollar (HKD)
Tipping in Hong Kong is Appreciated
Restaurants: 10% service often added (round up).
Restaurants: 10% service often added (round up).
Tipping isAppreciated
Restaurants10% service often added (round up)
Local currencyHong Kong dollar (HKD)
RegionAsia
Restaurants often add a 10% service charge; leaving the small change on top is common.
Customary tips in Hong Kong
| Where | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% service often added (round up) |
| Cafes & bars | round up |
| Taxis & rideshare | round up |
| Hotels | small change per bag |
Hong Kong tip calculator (HKD)
Work out a tip in Hong Kong dollar (HKD) using the local default of about 10%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.
Tip calculator for Hong Kong
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Effective rate: 10%
Do you tip in Hong Kong?
Tipping in Hong Kong is appreciated. Restaurants often add a 10% service charge; leaving the small change on top is common. 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 Hong Kong
- Pay tips in Hong Kong dollar (HKD) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
- Restaurants: 10% service often added (round up).
- Taxis and rideshare: round up.
- Hotels: small change per bag.
Quick tips for travelers to Hong Kong
- Check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
- Cash in Hong Kong dollar (HKD) is the safest way to tip.
- When unsure, rounding up the bill is always polite.
FAQ
Do you tip in Hong Kong?
A 10% service charge is usually added; round up or leave loose change.
Nearby country guides
Japannot expected (can confuse)
Chinanot expected
South Koreanot expected
Singaporeservice charge often added
Thailandround up to 10%
Vietnam5-10%Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs can vary by venue and region.