At restaurants, leaving 5-10% for good service is generous by local standards. Many Portuguese simply round up the bill or leave small change. A 15-20% tip would be considered very generous.
For cafes and bars, rounding up or leaving small coins is common but not expected. Tipping for counter service is unusual.
Hotel porters appreciate 1-2 euros per bag. Housekeeping tips of 1-2 euros per day are thoughtful but not expected. Tour guides and drivers warrant tips of 5-10 euros per person for a full-day tour if service was excellent.
Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but rounding up to the nearest euro is a nice gesture. The same applies to hairdressers and other service providers.
In Portugal, tips are always given in cash, even if you pay the bill by card.
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