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Rick Steves Advises on European Tipping Etiquette

4/5/2026

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  • Rick Steves, travel expert, cautions that tipping customs in Europe differ from the United States.
  • Steves notes that in Germany and Austria, leaving coins can be perceived as rude.
  • He recommends a face-to-face approach, asking servers to keep a euro when paying.
  • Tipping varies across Europe, with around 5% modest tips and service charges noted on bills.