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Tipping in Taiwan 💰

How much do you tip in Taiwan? 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	—	Tipping is uncommon
🚕 Taxi	—	–
🧭 Guide	100–200 TWD per person	on private tours

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

When to tip in Taiwan

In Taiwan, tipping is uncommon and occasionally inappropriate. At restaurants the norm is around — of the bill; for taxis —, and for guides 100–200 TWD 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 Taiwan

Easiest in cash and in TWD (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 Taiwan at a restaurant?
Rule of thumb: —. Tipping is uncommon

Do you tip taxi drivers in Taiwan?
Rule of thumb: —.

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

Cruise ports in Taiwan

In Taiwan, cruise ships call at 2 ports — from Kaohsiung to Keelung (Taipeh). Tipping rules apply everywhere the same way; prices on the ground can vary slightly per port.

Kaohsiung

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Keelung (Taipeh)

Terminal close to the centre – train to Taipei about 45 minutes.

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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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