Where are you paying?
What this solves
Most travellers either skip tipping entirely (Swiss staff get paid a real wage) or over-tip (US-style 18% on a 200 CHF meal). The Swiss rule is: tipping is included in the service charge, but rounding up to a 5–10% premium is the polite gesture. This tool gives the exact figure — not a vague "round up."
How to read the results
- Recommended tip is 5–10% of the bill, rounded to the nearest sensible amount.
- How to leave it = say "stimmt so" (German) or "c'est bon" (French) when paying; hand the bill back with cash.
- For card payments, add the tip to the total or hand a small note.
What this calculator ignores
- Tipping groups / guided tours of 20+ people — usually CHF 5–10 per person total, not per guide.
- Discrepancy between hand-to-hand tips and digital tips — digital tips often get taxed differently and may not reach the staff directly.
Common questions
Do you tip hotel housekeeping?
CHF 2–5 per night, left on the pillow. Not expected, but appreciated. Most luxury hotels include a tip line on the receipt.
What about taxi drivers?
Round up to the nearest 5 CHF, or tip 5%. Taxi drivers expect nothing because the meter ends at a round number usually. For airport runs, CHF 5–10 extra is polite.
Do I tip the tour guide at Jungfraujoch?
For group tours, CHF 5–10 per person is appreciated. For private mountain guides, CHF 30–50 is normal. Some operators include a tip in the price.