Tipping cab drivers is unusual and never expected in Switzerland. However, if the taxi driver was particularly helpful tipping etiquette dictates that you should round up or add 5% to the nearest franc and let the taxi driver keep the change.

In Zurich, and throughout Switzerland in 2026, tipping is not mandatory as a service charge is legally required to be included in the fare shown on the meter. However, following "good etiquette" is still common practice among locals and tourists alike. The most frequent way to tip is simply by rounding up the fare to the nearest 5 or 10 Swiss Francs (CHF). For example, if your fare is CHF 27.50, it is customary to pay CHF 30.00 and tell the driver to keep the change ("Stimmt so"). If the driver has been particularly helpful with heavy luggage or has provided exceptional local tips during the ride, a small additional gratuity of CHF 2 to CHF 5 is greatly appreciated. When paying by credit card or smartphone, the payment terminal will often present a prompt to add a tip; you can choose a percentage (usually 5–10%) or enter a manual amount. While not expected, tipping remains a "nice gesture" in a city with one of the highest costs of living in the world, ensuring a positive relationship with the local service staff.