How to Tip in Denmark (2025)
Wondering who to tip, how much, and when? Here’s how tipping really works in Denmark — restaurants, cafés, taxis, hotels, salons, delivery, and more.
Overview: Tipping in Denmark
Restaurants & cafés
No tip required; round up or leave up to ~10% for outstanding service.
Taxis & rideshare
Not expected. Rounding up to the nearest 10–20 kr is common.
Hotels
Not standard. Small gestures (10–20 kr) for extra help are optional.
Restaurants & Cafés
How to tip
Rounding up is common (e.g., 178 kr → 180/185 kr). Up to 5–10% for special occasions.
Card or cash?
Ask to add a tip on the card terminal (“Kan jeg give drikkepenge på kort?”) or leave cash on the table.
Fine dining
5–10% is appreciated but optional. There’s never pressure to tip.
Taxis & Rideshare
Do you tip?
Most Danes don’t, but rounding up is very common (e.g., 112 kr → 120 kr).
Uber/Bolt
In-app tips are possible, never expected. Add a few kroner for great service if you like.
By card?
Tell the driver before paying if you want to round up. Some terminals offer a tip option.
Hotels & Housekeeping
Bellhops & porters
10–20 kr per bag is a nice gesture, not expected.
Housekeeping
Leaving 10–20 kr/day is polite but uncommon, especially in chains.
Room service
Small voluntary tip on delivery is up to you.
Hairdressers & Salons
Haircuts & beauty
Not expected. If thrilled, round up or add 10–20 kr.
Spas & massage
Same approach — tip only for exceptional service.
At the register
Ask to add a tip on the terminal if you don’t have cash.
Delivery & Takeaway
Food delivery
Wolt, Just Eat, etc.: Tips not expected; add a few kroner in-app for great service if you wish.
Takeaway counters
No tipping — just pay the amount shown.
Pizza/grill shops
No tip required; rounding up is always appreciated.
Tipping etiquette
Never required
Service charges are included; no one expects a tip.
Always appreciated
For exceptional service, a small extra or a sincere “tak!” goes a long way.
How much?
5–10% is generous; most locals just round up by 5–20 kr, if at all.
Useful links & resources
Restaurant etiquette
Taxi guide
Hotels
Related on exploringdenmark
Eating out in Denmark
Taxis & ride apps
Where to stay
Using cards & cash
Frequently Asked Questions
🙋 Is tipping required?
No. Service is included. Tips are optional and for special service only.
💵 How much?
Most people round up by a small amount; 5–10% is the generous end and still optional.
💳 Can I tip by card?
Yes. Ask to add a tip on the card terminal; otherwise, leave cash.
🏨 Hotel staff?
Not required. 10–20 kr for bellhops or housekeeping is a kind gesture.
✂️ Salons?
Not expected. If you’re very happy, round up or leave a small tip.
🛵 Food delivery?
No expectation; you can add a few kroner in the app for great service.