Tipping in Vienna can be a little different than in other places. Here’s a clear breakdown:
🍴 Restaurants & Cafés #
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Service charge is already included in the bill (you’ll often see “Bedienung inkludiert”).
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It’s still customary to round up or leave a 5–10% tip.
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Example:
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Bill is €18 → you pay €20.
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Bill is €47 → you might pay €52.
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Tipping is usually done verbally when paying. Instead of leaving coins on the table, you tell the server how much you want to pay in total.
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Example: If the bill is €18, hand over €20 and say “Zwanzig, bitte” (“20, please”).
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☕ Coffeehouses #
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Similar rules apply: round up a little.
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Example: A coffee costs €3.60 → you pay €4.
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🚕 Taxis #
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Round up to the nearest euro or add about 5–10%, depending on the fare and service.
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Example: A €9.20 ride → pay €10.
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Example: A €22 ride → pay €24–25.
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🧳 Hotels #
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Porter: €1–2 per bag.
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Housekeeping: €1–2 per night.
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Concierge (for special help like hard-to-get reservations): €5–10.
✨ Local Tip #
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Austrians see it as a polite gesture, not a duty like in the US. If the service was poor, you’re not expected to tip.