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So, should you tip in the Netherlands<\/a>? Well, that depends mainly on the sector and the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike some countries with substantial tipping cultures, the Dutch tipping system usually relates to good service rather than a hard and fast socially entrenched rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a general practice, good service = a good tip. However, expectations vary depending on the industry. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In restaurants <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Netherlands has much to offer for foodies. Enjoy roadside cafes, vibey bars, and finer dining establishments. Photo: RedCharlie | Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Service staff in the Netherlands are paid a decent wage by their employers and thus don\u2019t depend solely on their tips to make a living. Yet, they\u2019re still usually paid a minimum wage. While this minimum wage is generally more in the Netherlands than in other countries, one also has to factor in the higher cost of living in cities like Amsterdam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 1970s, high tips were commonplace in the Netherlands and known as servicekosten<\/em> (service charge). They were often as high as 15 % and added to the bill. However, over the years, restaurants opted to instead integrate these higher service charges into the cost of meals, allowing restaurant owners to pay staff a living wage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a norm, tipping around 5 \u2013 10 % of your bill is perfectly reasonable. Of course, more is always appreciated if you have an exceptional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If, however, your meal isn\u2019t up to scratch, it\u2019s perfectly acceptable to round your tip to the nearest note. For example, if your meal is 38 Euros and the meal is subpar, you might tip 40 Euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In caf\u00e9s and bars <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Usually, when you visit a caf\u00e9, you\u2019ll leave a little change for the server – especially if the food was scrumptious (or lekker<\/em> as they say locally!) If the bitterballen <\/em>have delighted or the stroopwafel<\/em> has satiated the appetite, you can, of course, leave a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In bars, you are not expected to tip for each drink. However, if you\u2019re running a tab, you might add a couple of Euros to the bill at the end of the evening to show appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In hotels <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tipping isn\u2019t mandatory in hotels, as there is sometimes an added service charge. However, if you\u2019re feeling generous, it\u2019s always a kind token to give the cleaning staff or bellhop a couple of Euros to show thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stroll alongside Amsterdam’s enchanting canals. Photo: Adrien Olichon | Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In taxis <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not expected to tip taxi drivers \u2013 since fairs are already pretty high due to rising fuel costs and taxes. Nonetheless, you can always round up the taxi fare by a few Euros if you feel generous. This will always be appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On tours <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re attending a paid tour, you shouldn\u2019t feel obligated to tip (however, it\u2019s once again super appreciated by the guides). If, however, you\u2019re going on a free tour, it\u2019s usually expected that you tip around 10 Euros, as this is the only way the guide makes money.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Netherlands has so much to offer. From gorgeous tulip fields and cheese markets to thousands of bicycles and the artworks of the old masters. Photo: Andres Bartelsman | Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
The takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tipping in Dutch culture is largely discretionary. While a tip in a sit-down restaurant is usually the norm, other sectors are largely based on your personal preference. Nonetheless, service staff always appreciate a tip, and a little can go a long way. If you experience brilliant service, a tip is a fantastic way to show your appreciation. Check out tipping culture in Germany<\/a> and Iceland<\/a>, if you want to learn about different tipping cultures. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re embarking on a trip to the Netherlands, you might wonder about tipping culture. It\u2019s always a good idea to get on board with tipping norms before you depart on a trip so that you\u2019re well prepared to navigate the social etiquette of your chosen destination.\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[684,610],"tags":[910,912,1452],"class_list":{"0":"post-6787","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-guides","8":"category-netherlands","9":"tag-amsterdam","10":"tag-holland","11":"tag-netherlands","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earthcurious.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}