Canada mirrors US tipping — 15–20% at restaurants, with card machines prompting for a percentage.
| Where | What's customary |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | 15% is the floor, 18–20% is standard. Tipping is calculated on the pre-tax total. |
| Taxi & rideshare | 10–15% of the fare, or round up. |
| Hotel | C$2 per bag and C$2–5 per night for housekeeping. |
| Bar | C$1–2 per drink, or 15–20% on a tab. |
Yes. Canada mirrors US tipping — 15–20% at restaurants, with card machines prompting for a percentage. At a restaurant a typical tip is around 18%.
15% is the floor, 18–20% is standard. Tipping is calculated on the pre-tax total.
10–15% of the fare, or round up.
C$1–2 per drink, or 15–20% on 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.