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Taiwanchecked Jul 2026Tipping in Taiwan
Taiwan is not a tipping country. At everyday restaurants, night markets and in taxis, no tip is expected. The main exception is a 10% service charge at upscale places. Here is what you actually owe.
At a glance
Tipping
Not customary
Restaurants, taxis
No tip
Upscale places
A 10% service charge
Otherwise
Keep your change
Taiwan is not a tipping country. At everyday restaurants, night markets and in taxis, no tip is expected, and staff earn a wage. The main exception is upscale restaurants and hotels, which add a 10% service charge to the bill; if it is there, that is the tip and you do not add more. Otherwise, the total or meter is final and you keep your change. An EasyCard covers most small transit and convenience spending anyway.
Tipping is not customary in Taiwan
Taiwan does not have a tipping culture. At local restaurants, night markets, cafes and in taxis, no tip is expected, and staff are paid a wage. Leaving a tip is unusual and not necessary.
For most of your spending, the bill or meter is what you pay, and you keep your change.
The exception: a service charge
The main exception is upscale restaurants and hotels, which add a 10% service charge to the bill. If a service charge appears, it stands in for a tip, so you do not add more.
Everywhere else, there is no service charge and no expected tip.
Taxis, markets and paying
Do not tip taxi drivers or at night-market stalls; it is not expected and the fare or price is final. An EasyCard covers most transit and convenience-store spending. For the wider picture, see cash or card in Taiwan and the Taiwan money guide.
Common questions
Quick answers.
Do you tip in Taiwan?
No, it is not customary. At everyday restaurants, night markets and in taxis, no tip is expected. The main exception is upscale restaurants and hotels that add a 10% service charge, which stands in for a tip.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Taiwan?
No. Tipping taxis is not expected; the metered fare is what you pay. The same goes for night-market stalls, where the price is final.
Is there a service charge in Taiwan?
At everyday places, no. Upscale restaurants and hotels add a 10% service charge. If it is on the bill, it stands in for a tip, so you do not add more.
Is it rude to tip in Taiwan?
Not rude, but unnecessary and unusual. You can simply pay the bill or fare and keep your change, except where a service charge is already added.
More on Taiwan
The little money things nobody warns you about.
- Do I need cash in Taiwan, or can I use cards?Short answer: carry cash. Taiwan is more cash-reliant than most visitors expect for a high-tech place, so keep NT dollars and pick up an EasyCard for transit. Here is how to handle it.
- Bringing your dog or cat to Taiwan.Taiwan sits between the strict islands and the easy destinations. It requires a rabies antibody titer, which sets your timeline, but a US pet that meets the criteria can now have facility quarantine waived and go straight home with you. The catches are the titer timing, an import permit revised in 2026, and a breed ban to check. Here is the route.
Sources, and how this was checked
Last checkedJul 2026
- US State DepartmentTaiwan country information
Our own readTaiwan's no-tipping norm is well established, with the 10% service charge at upscale restaurants and hotels the main exception. Amounts here are our own read from recent traveler reports and local guidance, not a single official table. Checked July 2026.