Restaurants and BarsWhen dining out in Portugal, it's common practice to leave a small tip for your server. However, please know that this is not required, and ultimately depends upon the level of service you've received at that restaurant.
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If the service was exceptional, round up to 10% of the final bill. Tipping taxi drivers is not expected in Portugal. Drivers may charge a small fee for handling luggage, and you may be asked to pay any tolls, but this is standard practice and not an attempt to exploit you for extra money.
Tipping servers in restaurants and cafés in Spain, while appreciated, isn't mandatory. It's tough for Americans to get used to not leaving a tip, but locals generally don't leave anything extra at all in more casual eateries. In fine-dining restaurants, a tip may already be included in the check.
Unlike some other countries, tipping in Portugal is not expected. If you receive sub-par service, there is no need to tip. Ask the locals and follow their lead when it comes to tipping situations. By blending into the Portuguese culture you'll be appreciated by service providers and locals alike.
The bill at the restaurant only charges for what you eat; it is customary to leave a tip 10% + (the amount depending on the quality of the service you receive ).
It's generally safe and healthy to drink the public tap water across Portugal. Get a water filter such as TAPP 2 to improve the taste and reduce the risk of contaminants. Avoid plastic bottled water in Portugal as most plastic doesn't get properly recycled. Get a high quality reusable water bottle like TAPP.
While Portugal has all the facilities to accept card payments you'd expect from a modern economy, there are going to be many instances when you need cash on your trip. Some places won't take cards if you're spending less than €10 – €20 Euros, while other merchants won't take cards at all.
Taxis usually accept the payment of the fare by credit card, but it's better to ask the driver before you get in. You usually get a receipt at the end of the ride. If you don't speak Portuguese, have your address written down and ready to show the driver.
According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel. For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more.
Here's a helpful hint: At a restaurant, ask for a copo d'água instead of just água and you won't have to pay for water. Yes, it's from the tap, no there's no ice in it, and yes it's free. If it comes in a bottle, send it back and say again: copo d'água.
The best way to get around Porto is by metro, by bus or on foot. Porto boasts an extensive public transportation system operated by the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto (which includes the metro, buses and trams) that helps visitors reach the top attractions in and around the city.
Iceland is an emphatically no-tipping country. A side effect of the tipless culture is that waiters in Icelandic restaurants are usually happy to split the bill for groups.
Gottsman suggests putting the money on the desk or another clear surface in your room, along with a note that reads Thank you. Some hotels are beginning to include housekeeping tip envelopes in each room.