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In Germany, it is usually customary to tip five to ten percent of the bill as a thank-you for good service. In some countries, however, the standard percentage given as a tip is higher, and in others you might even end up insulting someone by providing a tip. We have collected a list of appropriate tips for a variety of locations, as well as any other peculiarities to watch out for when tipping while on holiday.

Five suggestions for tipping on holiday

Have you already booked your holidays this year? You might be travelling to a country in the Eurozone, or dealing with currency conversions, but either way, we have a few tips for managing your finances on holidays to make sure you don’t spend money unnecessarily while away.

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