Tipping is central to service culture in New York — 20% is the default at any sit-down restaurant.
| Where | What's customary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | 18–20% is standard and 25% rewards excellent service. Watch for an auto-added gratuity on parties of six or more. |
| Taxi & rideshare | 15–20% of the fare, or round up. Yellow-cab card readers suggest 20/25/30%. |
| Hotel | $1–2 per bag for the porter and $2–5 per night left for housekeeping. |
| Bar | $1–2 per drink, or 18–20% when running a tab. |
Yes. Tipping is central to service culture in New York — 20% is the default at any sit-down restaurant. At a restaurant a typical tip is around 20%.
18–20% is standard and 25% rewards excellent service. Watch for an auto-added gratuity on parties of six or more.
15–20% of the fare, or round up. Yellow-cab card readers suggest 20/25/30%.
$1–2 per drink, or 18–20% when running a tab.
Tipping customs as of 2026-07-13. Norms vary between venues and change over time — treat these as a guide, not a rule.