Currency & Tipping
Navigate the US Dollar and tipping culture.
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping is NOT optional in the USA. Service staff rely on tips for their wage.
Sit-down Restaurants
18-22% (Pre-tax)
Bars / Pubs
$1-2 per drink
Uber / Taxi
10-15%
Hotel Porters
$2-5 per bag
When in doubt...
20%
is the safe standard.
Sales Tax
Prices displayed in stores usually DO NOT include tax. Expect to pay 4-10% more at checkout depending on the state.
Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) are accepted everywhere.
- Contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay) is standard.
- Cash is becoming less common but good for small tips.