🇳🇱 Tipping in Netherlands
Tipping appreciatedThe Dutch are direct about money: staff are paid fairly, and tipping is a bonus for good work rather than a salary substitute. A little extra in Amsterdam’s international scene—often about 10% at dinner—is increasingly familiar, but outside the main tourist strips many people just round the bill. Cafés, casual bars, and fast food are fine without a traditional tip. Clarity and fairness matter more than performance pressure.
Tipping is optional but appreciated in the Netherlands
The Dutch tend to be straightforward about money — tipping is not obligatory but 5–10% for good service is a welcome gesture. In Amsterdam tourist restaurants, 10% is increasingly the norm.
When to tip
Optional at restaurants, cafés, and in taxis—round or add up to 10% in cities; guides on longer tours if you are pleased with the day.
Where & how much
| Venue / service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5–10% | Not expected but appreciated. |
| Cafés | Round up | Leave coins. |
| Taxis | Round up | Not standard. |
| Hotels | €1–2/night | Optional. |
| Tour guides | €5–10 | For good service. |
Work out a tip in euros
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Get Wise free →Frequently asked questions about tipping in Netherlands
Do Dutch people tip at restaurants?
Some do, some don't — the Dutch are famously straightforward about money and won't feel awkward either way. 5–10% at a sit-down restaurant is a reasonable gesture. Leaving nothing at a café is entirely normal.
Should I tip in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam's tourist restaurant scene has shifted towards 10% being fairly expected, especially at international restaurants. At traditional Dutch brown cafés (bruine kroegen), tipping is less common and rounding up is sufficient.
Is service included in Dutch restaurant bills?
It depends on the restaurant — some include a service charge, others don't. Always check the bill. If BTW (VAT) is the only addition shown, no service charge has been added and a small tip is appropriate for good service.