Tipping in Taiwan: how much should you tip?
Not customaryAsiaNew Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Tipping in Taiwan is Not customary
Restaurants: service charge often added.
Restaurants: service charge often added.
Tipping isNot customary
Restaurantsservice charge often added
Local currencyNew Taiwan dollar (TWD)
RegionAsia
Tipping is not customary; upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge.
Customary tips in Taiwan
| Where | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | service charge often added |
| Cafes & bars | not expected |
| Taxis & rideshare | not expected |
| Hotels | optional |
Taiwan tip calculator (TWD)
Work out a tip in New Taiwan dollar (TWD) using the local default of about 5%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.
Tip calculator for Taiwan
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Effective rate: 5%
Do you tip in Taiwan?
Tipping in Taiwan is not customary. Tipping is not customary; upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge. 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 Taiwan
- Pay tips in New Taiwan dollar (TWD) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
- Restaurants: service charge often added.
- Taxis and rideshare: not expected.
- Hotels: optional.
Quick tips for travelers to Taiwan
- Check your bill for a service charge before adding a tip.
- Cash in New Taiwan dollar (TWD) is the safest way to tip.
- When unsure, rounding up the bill is always polite.
FAQ
Do you tip in Taiwan?
No - tipping is not expected and a service charge is often added.
Nearby country guides
Japannot expected (can confuse)
Chinanot expected
South Koreanot expected
Hong Kong10% service often added (round up)
Singaporeservice charge often added
Thailandround up to 10%Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs can vary by venue and region.