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Germany Sets Standard Gratuity Guidelines for Hotels and Food Deliveries

New standards set exact gratuity amounts for hotel staff, extending advice to delivery drivers within Germany’s voluntary tipping system.

Overview

  • Guests are advised to tip hotel housekeeping €1–2 per night, €5 for a single or weekend stay or 5–10% of the room cost.
  • Hotel porters receive €1–2 per luggage piece and concierge services warrant €1–2 per task with a recommended minimum total tip of around €5.
  • Receptionists and park service personnel can be given a few euros per interaction or a lump sum at departure when service is exceptional.
  • Delivery drivers should receive €2–3 per order, rising to 5–10% for larger bills, with customers able to add gratuities during payment or up to 30 days via apps.
  • Digital card terminals now suggest preset tip levels but always allow customers to adjust or decline gratuities and experts recommend planning tips in advance.