How much to tip servers, taxi drivers, and hotel staff in 49 countries around the world

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• Figuring out how much to tip for different services in your own country can be difficult — and the rules change completely when you travel abroad.
• America has a reputation for tipping, while many European countries are known for not tipping.
• GoCompare broke down just how much to tip servers, taxi drivers, and hotel staff in 49 countries around the world.

Figuring out how much to tip — and when to tip — is already complicated enough in the country you live in. But in a different country where customs and practices vary, tipping can come with a whole new set of rules.

America has a reputation for tipping, while many European countries are known for not tipping. In fact, in some countries, tipping is even considered rude. More confusing yet are the countries where tipping isn't common practice, but has tourist areas that expect tips regardless.

What's a traveler to do?

Luckily, travel insurance website GoCompare broke down just how much you should tip servers, taxi drivers, and hotel housekeeping, porters, and doormen in 49 countries around the world.

Below, save yourself any awkward moments and find out how much to tip no matter where you travel to, from Abu Dhabi and Australia to Sri Lanka and Spain.

How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't expected, but appreciated — 10 AED ($2.72) for a good tip or 20 AED ($5.45) for really good service

How much to tip for taxis: Round off taxi fares to the nearest 5 AED ($1.36)

How much to tip for hotels: 5 AED ($1.36) for a good tip

How much to tip at restaurants: Many restaurants include tax and service charge in the bill; it's customary to round up the total when paying

How much to tip for taxis: 10% over the meter fare

How much to tip for hotels: €1 ($1.16) per bag for porters

How much to tip at restaurants: Tipping isn't necessary, but you can tip 10% if the service was particularly good

How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't expected

How much to tip for hotels: $1 AUD ($0.74) per bag for porters

How much to tip at restaurants: Some restaurants include a 5% to 10% service charge to their bill, but if they don't, tip 10% of the total bill

How much to tip for taxis: Round up the fare for convenience

How much to tip for hotels: 2,500 to 5,000 IDR ($0.18 to $0.36) for porters and 2,500 to 5,000 IDR ($0.18 to $0.36) per night for housekeeping staff

How much to tip at restaurants: A service charge of 10% to 15% is generally applied to the bill, so tipping is not expected

How much to tip for taxis: Tipping isn't required or expected, but some round up to the nearest euro

How much to tip for hotels: Tipping isn't common because the bill includes services

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