Overview

• Overall, 46% of UK adults say they are not confident about tipping practices when traveling outside the country, according to new ABTA research conducted by YouGov.
• Uncertainty peaks for the United Arab Emirates at 64%, where gratuities of about 10–15% are commonly expected in restaurants, taxis and hotels.
• Japan registers 57% uncertainty among British travelers, reflecting that tipping there is generally not customary and can be considered impolite.
• In the United States, where 15–20% tips are typically expected, about 40% of UK respondents still report confusion over what to leave.
• Significant uncertainty also appears across popular European destinations, including Germany (41%), Portugal (40%), Greece (40%), Italy (38%), France (37%) and Spain (37%), with norms often limited to rounding up or modest tips.