Tipping In Hong Kong - A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurant - 10-15% If No Service Charge
๐น Bar - Not Expected
๐ Taxi - Can Round Up - May Be Refused
๐๏ธ Porter/Bellhop - HK$10-40 - May Be Refused
๐๏ธ Housekeeping - HK$10-40/Day In Envelope If No Service Charge
๐ธ Tour Guide - 5-20% Customary
Tipping is not mandatory in Hong Kong but itโs more common than on the Chinese mainland due to the Western influence. If thereโs a service charge, donโt feel the need to tip extra.
Calculate a culturally appropriate tip for Hong Kong using the calculator below and read on for more detail on tipping in Restaurants, Bars, Taxis, Hotels etc.
Hong Kong Tip Calculator
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Tipping in Restaurants
Many restaurants in Hong Kong include a 10% Service Charge or โSCโ on the bill. If itโs not included, tip 10-15% for good service. A cash tip is preferable. Hand it directly to your server once youโve paid the bill.
Tipping in Bars
Youโre not expected to tip bartenders in Hong Kong.
Tipping Taxi Drivers
Itโs customary to round up your taxi fare to the nearest Hong Kong Dollar or two (e.g. HK$28.13 can be rounded up to HK$30).
Some taxi drivers will refuse your tip as they may have a moral objection to tipping (common in Chinese culture). Others may not give you change as they assume youโre tipping them. .
Tipping The Porter/Bellhop
Porters are often tipped around HK$10-40 but like taxi drivers your tip may be refused for moral reasons. In any case, itโs better to attempt to give a tip and let them decide. Hand your tip directly to the porter.
Tipping Housekeeping
Itโs customary to tip the housekeeper HK$10-40 per day if your hotel doesnโt add a service charge to your bill. Leave your tip in an envelope on the pillow with a note of thanks.
Tipping Tour Guides
Tipping your tour guide 5-20%, depending on the length and quality of the tour, is customary in Hong Kong as a lot of tour guides rely on these tips to supplement their income. Hand the tip directly to the guide at the end of the tour.
Which Currency To Use
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the only currency used in Hong Kong. Other currencies are not typically accepted for everyday transactions.
Cash is widely accepted, especially for tipping. Larger establishments may accept credit cards but having some HKD on hand is advisable.
"ๆ ้ๆๅฟซ" (Lวtรบ yรบkuร i) - Have a pleasant trip! ๐ญ๐ฐ ๐ ๐
