Tipping in Denmark is not expected. Service is included in prices, and staff are paid proper wages. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5–10% for great service is appreciated but optional. For taxis and chauffeurs, no tip is expected; rounding up or a small tip for exceptional help (heavy luggage, a long wait) is a kind gesture, never an obligation.
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Visitors from tipping cultures, particularly the US, often feel awkward at the end of a Danish meal or ride. You don’t need to. Danish prices include VAT and service, and wages are set through collective agreements, so nobody depends on tips to earn a living. That said, a tip for outstanding service is always received warmly.
Tipping guide by situation
| Situation | Expected? | What’s normal |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | No | Round up, or 5–10% for excellent service |
| Cafés and bars | No | Leave the coins, or round up |
| Fine dining | No | Up to 10% for an exceptional evening, if you wish |
| Taxis | No | Round up to the nearest 10 or 20 DKK |
| Private chauffeur | No | Optional; a small tip for exceptional help is appreciated |
| Hotel porters | No | DKK 10–20 per bag is kind, not required |
| Housekeeping | No | Optional |
| Tour guides | No | Optional; 5–10% for a great private tour |
| Hairdressers and spas | No | Optional |
How to tip when paying by card
Denmark is almost cashless, and many places don’t handle cash at all. Card terminals often let you add a tip before you tap. If they don’t, just tell the server the total amount you want to pay. In taxis, the app or terminal usually offers a tip option.
Tipping your chauffeur
Our prices are fixed and all-inclusive, and our chauffeurs are properly salaried. You never need to tip. If a chauffeur has gone well beyond the job (waited an extra hour without fuss, carried a mountain of luggage up four flights of stairs, or rescued your day after a missed train), a tip or, even better, a Google review naming them is hugely appreciated. See what other clients wrote on our reviews page.
Other money tips for Copenhagen
- Currency: the Danish krone (DKK). Euros are accepted in some tourist places, but at poor rates.
- Cards: accepted almost everywhere, including taxis, market stalls and public toilets.
- VAT refunds: non-EU visitors can reclaim VAT on qualifying purchases when leaving the EU.
- Prices: Copenhagen is expensive, but tips don’t add to the bill the way they do elsewhere.
For more on money and getting around, see taxi from Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Airport to the city centre and Copenhagen business travel guide. VisitCopenhagen and VisitDenmark also publish practical guidance for visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tipping expected in Denmark?
No. Service is included in prices and staff are paid proper wages, so tipping is optional throughout Denmark.
How much should I tip in a Copenhagen restaurant?
Nothing is required. Rounding up or leaving 5–10% for excellent service is appreciated.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Copenhagen?
It isn’t expected. Many people round up to the nearest 10 or 20 DKK.
Should I tip a private chauffeur in Denmark?
It’s not expected, especially with fixed, all-inclusive prices. A small tip or a review for exceptional service is a kind gesture.
Can I tip by card in Denmark?
Yes. Many card terminals offer a tip option, or you can tell the server the total you want to pay.
Header photo: Café in Copenhagen. Photo: Finn Årup Nielsen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped
Photo: Restaurant interior in Copenhagen. Photo: Turaids / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
