How does tipping work in Santorini?

Tipping in Santorini follows a simple, low-pressure convention: round up or leave 10%, and neither is mandatory. At sit-down restaurants, locals typically leave coins from the change rather than calculating a percentage; tourists are expected to do slightly more, and 10% on a meal is generous and appreciated. At tavernas, rounding a 38€ bill to 40€ is completely normal. For hotel staff, 1-2€ per bag to a porter and a few euros left for housekeeping at the end of a stay are the standard gestures. Taxi drivers rarely get tips unless they helped with luggage; rounding up to the nearest euro is sufficient. At bars, leaving small change is fine but not required. Credit card machines rarely have a tip prompt, so carry a few euro coins specifically for this purpose. Service charges are occasionally included on bills at higher-end Oia restaurants — check the line item before adding more.

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