Canada Tip Calculator
Calculate tips based on Canadian tipping standards
Canada Tipping Guide
Canadian tipping culture is similar to the United States. Tips are expected and encouraged and the usual range of tipping is between 10-20%.
Standard Canadian Tipping Rates
- Restaurants: 15-20% (18% is typical for good service)
- Bars: $1-2 per drink or 15-18% of tab
- Food Delivery: 15-20%, more in bad weather
- Taxis: 10-15%
- Hair Salons: 15-20%
- Hotel Housekeeping: $2-5 per night
Tax-Included Calculation
In Canada, many people double the GST/HST amount shown on their bill as a quick way to calculate a tip (since GST is 5%, doubling it gives 10%, and HST is typically 13-15%). For better service, consider tripling the tax amount.
Provincial Differences
Tipping standards are fairly consistent across Canada, though expectations may be slightly higher in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about tipping for this service
Standard tipping in Canada is 15-20%, similar to the USA. 15% is acceptable, 18% is typical for good service, and 20% is generous. Tipping culture in Canada is nearly identical to American tipping customs.
Always tip in the currency you're paying with. If you're in Canada, tip in Canadian dollars. The percentage remains the same regardless of currency.
A common shortcut in Canada is to double the tax shown on your bill. In provinces with 5% GST, doubling gives you 10%. In provinces with 13-15% HST, doubling gives you 26-30% (too high). For HST provinces, doubling the tax and reducing slightly works, or just calculate 18-20% directly.
Yes, tipping standards are consistent across all Canadian provinces, including Quebec. 15-20% is expected in Quebec just as in Ontario, British Columbia, and other provinces, despite different tax rates.