Tipping in Netherlands

0-10% typical

How it works

Service is included in prices by law in the Netherlands, similar to several other Western European countries.

How much to tip

Rounding up the bill is common and appreciated. Around 5-10% is a generous amount for good service at a sit-down restaurant.

In practice

Card payment is the norm in the Netherlands, and terminals do not usually include a tip prompt, so rounding up in cash or telling the server the total you'd like to pay works best.

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