How much tip should you leave in European countries?

When you travel sometimes, it's hard to know if you should leave a tip or not.

Customs vary from place to place and make things a little easier for the British website PopSugar has made a summary of the tips for all European countries.

Albania: Bakshishi is not wanted, but always appreciated. Most people try to round the bill in restaurants.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina are very low, so tips will be assessed. They are accepted in restaurants and bars (5-10 % of the total bill.

Bulgaria: The staff in Bulgaria are paid minimum wage, so you expect to pay with a tip. (media is 10% of the bill)

Czech Republic: Leaving 10% tips of total, especially at tourist centres, such as Prague and Cesky Krumlov.

Germany: Service is always involved in restaurant bills, but as it explains on the knigge website.de, you have to tip even when you don't have to. The bill collection will be enough.

Greece: Some restaurants round the bill in advance, so you better open your eyes before you give in. When tiping, leave it on the table or hands the waiter. Some owners don't let waiters keep the tip.

Ireland and England: You're always expected to give up 10% of the tip bill in case the service was very good. At times, however, the ministry is involved in the bill. In such cases, do not feel compelled to leave more tips.

Italy: The beans are not expected because the service is loaded within the bill. Most people place some euros on the table, but rarely more than 10% of the bill.

Kosovo: In Kosovo, the tip is not expected, but it is appreciated.

Macedonia: By assuming the service is good, 10% tips are welcomed at every restaurant. It's also common to tip cab drivers, or at least round the bill.

Montenegro: In Montenegro, tip is left to waiters, taxi drivers and hotel staff.

Netherlands: Service tariffs will be charged on all bills (including taxis)

Poland: In Poland, taxi drivers expect to tip up 10% of the bill. In restaurants make sure the tip isn't included in the bill. If not, you have to tip 10% of the total bill. Keep in mind:

Thank you for rendering “you can keep the change”.

Portugal: Bakshishi is very common in Portugal, especially in tourist areas. Taxi drivers expect you to round the bill to the nearest 5 euros, restaurants expect to leave 10% of the bill, and bars expect to leave some euros.

Romania: The beans are very important in Romania that you have to give in hospitals before the doctor visits you.

Serbia: Lefting the tip in Serbia is not mandatory, but will be appreciated. Taxis, bars and restaurants expect you to leave a tip rounding the bill.

Switzerland: The service will be included most of the bills, so don't worry about tips.

Turkey: In Turkey, you are expected to leave 5-10% tips on the bill in bars, restaurants and cafes. Even taxi bills are expected to round.