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Tipping in Hong Kong 💰

How much do you tip in Hong Kong? Compact guidelines plus an interactive calculator with live currency conversion — for restaurants, taxis and guides.

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The rules at a glance

Situation	Tip	Note
🍽 Restaurant	10 %	often a service charge is on the bill
🚕 Taxi	0–5 %	round up
🧭 Guide	50–100 HKD per person	–

Usual tipping currency on the ground: HKD (Dollar).

When to tip in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, tipping is customary and appreciated. At restaurants the norm is around 10 % of the bill; for taxis 0–5 %, and for guides 50–100 HKD per person. Check your bill for an existing service charge — if included, you can give nothing extra or just a small amount.

How to pay a tip in Hong Kong

Easiest in cash and in HKD (Dollar), small change ready before you head ashore. Cards work in many restaurants too — add the tip to the amount or write it on the slip. In many countries small notes are more appreciated than large ones.

Tip calculator

Basis: In Europe and most countries, tips are calculated on the total bill including VAT/service. In the USA, it is common to tip on the pre-tax amount — simply enter the pre-tax subtotal there.

Conversion uses live ECB rates (with fallback). Values are guidelines only, without guarantee.

Frequently asked

How much do you tip in Hong Kong at a restaurant?
Rule of thumb: 10 %. often a service charge is on the bill

Do you tip taxi drivers in Hong Kong?
Rule of thumb: 0–5 %.

Which currency should I use for tips in Hong Kong?
Easiest in HKD (Dollar) – have small change ready before you leave the ship.

Cruise ports in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, cruise ships dock among others at Hongkong. Tipping rules apply everywhere the same way; prices on the ground can vary slightly per port.

Hongkong

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal or Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui.

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Sources and freshness

Values from common travel practice, cross-checked with country guides and travel publications. Last updated: 2026-09-08. All values are guidelines only, without warranty.

The calculator for your journey

This tipping calculator is available in your browser for free and without an account. The Portolana app is still in development.

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