- Restaurants: 10–15% if service not included
- Taxis: Round up or 10%
- Delivery: £1–3 is appreciated
- Hairdressers: 10–15%
- Hotels: £1–2 per bag for porters
- Pubs: Not expected but a drink is welcome
- Many UK restaurants add a 12.5% service charge automatically
- Check your bill before tipping — you may have already paid
- You can legally ask for the service charge to be removed
- Since 2023 UK law requires 100% of service charges to go to staff
- Restaurants: 15–20% (20%+ for great service)
- Bars: $1–2 per drink
- Taxis/Uber: 15–20%
- Hotels: $2–5 per night housekeeping
How to use the Tip Calculator
Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage using the preset buttons or enter a custom rate, then set how many people are splitting the bill. Your results update instantly. Tick the round up option to round each person's share to the nearest pound — handy for paying in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the UK 10 to 15 percent is the standard tip at a restaurant, but only if a service charge has not already been added to the bill. Always check your bill first — many UK restaurants add a 12.5 percent service charge automatically, in which case no additional tip is needed.
Enter your bill amount, select your tip percentage, then use the plus and minus buttons to set the number of people. The calculator shows exactly how much each person owes including their share of the tip. Tick round up to make cash payments simpler.
A tip is a voluntary payment you choose to add. A service charge is a fixed amount added to your bill by the restaurant, typically 12.5 percent in the UK. Since October 2023, UK law requires restaurants to pass 100 percent of service charges directly to staff rather than using it for other costs.
In the USA tipping is expected and typically ranges from 15 to 20 percent at restaurants, with 20 percent or more for excellent service. For bars, $1 to $2 per drink is standard. For taxis and rideshare, 15 to 20 percent is normal. Not tipping in the US is considered rude as many workers rely on tips as a significant part of their income.