Tipping in Iceland

Iceland has high service wages. Tipping is not customary and not expected.

Tipping mandatory

Service charge is included in prices. Tips are not expected.

No tip

Not expected; round up if you wish.

No tip

Not customary in Iceland.

No tip

A small tip is appreciated for exceptional multi-day tours but not expected.

Optional

Not expected; prices already include service.

No tip

General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Iceland, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.