Travel Guide · Tipping in Prague
Tipping in Prague,
without the guesswork.
How much to leave in a Prague restaurant, whether to round up for a coffee, and what to do at the end of a car journey. The short answer for your Prestigo chauffeur: tipping is optional, never expected and never added to your fare. Below is how tipping commonly works across the Czech Republic, so you can do what feels right.
At a glance
Restaurants
Commonly around 10% for good service
Cafés and bars
Rounding up the bill is usual
Your chauffeur
Optional, never expected, never added to the fare
Currency
Cash in CZK or EUR, handed over in person
A modest custom,
not an obligation.
Tipping in the Czech Republic is real but restrained. It is a way of saying the service was good, not a hidden part of the price. Nobody will chase you for a tip, and leaving nothing after poor service is understood.
The amounts are smaller than many visitors from North America expect, and the way you hand it over is a little different. In a Czech restaurant the tip is usually given when you pay, not left on the table afterwards — you tell the server the total you want to pay, or hand over the money and say what to keep.
For your car journeys, the rule is simpler still. The fixed price you agree when you book with Prestigo is the price you pay. There is no service charge, no tip line and nothing added to your card afterwards. If you want to thank your chauffeur, you can; if you do not, that is entirely fine.
Who and how much
Tipping customs in Prague,
place by place.
Restaurants
Around 10% is common for good table service, a little more for an exceptional meal. Check the bill first: if a service charge is already listed, there is no need to add more.
Cafés, pubs and bars
Rounding up is usual — a coffee or a beer paid to the next round figure. Many people simply say “that’s fine” and leave the change.
Hotel porters
A small cash tip for carrying bags to your room is common in good hotels. Housekeeping can be thanked with a note left at the end of the stay.
Tour guides
On a walking tour or a private guided day, guests commonly tip the guide at the end if they enjoyed it, in cash.
Taxis
Rounding up the fare is common in regular taxis. It is a courtesy, not a requirement.
Your Prestigo chauffeur
Optional and never expected. If you choose to tip, cash in CZK or EUR handed to the driver is perfectly fine. Nothing is ever added to your card.
How to tip in a Czech restaurant
Four steps, the local way.
01
Ask for the bill
The server rarely brings it unasked. Catch their eye and ask for the bill — “zaplatím, prosím” if you want to try the Czech.
02
Check for a service charge
Some tourist-area restaurants add one. If it is already there, the tip is already paid.
03
Say the total
When you pay — by card or cash — tell the server the amount you want to pay, including the tip.
04
Do not leave it on the table
Handing it over directly is the usual practice; coins left behind after you go are less common.
Chauffeurs, day trips and longer journeys
What to do at the end
of a car journey.
On an airport transfer, most guests simply say thank you. Some like to give a small amount in cash when the chauffeur has lifted heavy cases, waited through a long passport queue or helped with a child seat. Either is normal. Koruna or euros are both fine, and there is no expected amount.
On a day trip — to Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary or Kutná Hora — or on an hourly booking around Prague, you spend more time with your chauffeur, and some guests prefer to give something at the end of the day. On a multi-day journey, the same applies once at the end rather than on every leg. None of this is built into the price, and the chauffeur’s service does not change with it.
If you are travelling on a company account, the same rule holds: the invoice shows the agreed fare and nothing else. If you would like to thank a chauffeur after the trip, you can also simply tell us — kind words are passed on and they count.
Tipping questions
Is tipping expected in Prague?
Tipping is common but modest. In restaurants around 10% is usual for good service, and in cafés and pubs people commonly round up. It is a thank-you for good service, not a fixed charge.
Do you tip chauffeurs in Prague?
It is optional. With Prestigo a tip is never expected and never added to your fare. If you want to thank your chauffeur, cash in Czech koruna or euros handed to them is fine.
Will a tip or service charge be added to my card?
No. Prestigo charges the fixed price agreed at booking. There is no service charge, no tip prompt and nothing added to your card after the journey.
How much should I tip in a Prague restaurant?
Around 10% is common for good service. Check the bill first — if a service charge is already included, you do not need to add more.
How do you tip in a Czech restaurant?
Usually you tip when you pay: tell the server the total amount you want to pay, including the tip, or hand over the money and say how much to keep. Leaving coins on the table is less common.
Do people tip taxi drivers in the Czech Republic?
Rounding up the fare is common in regular taxis, but it is not required. For a pre-booked Prestigo transfer the price is fixed in advance and a tip is entirely your choice.
Should I tip on a day trip or a multi-day journey?
Only if you want to. Some guests give their chauffeur something at the end of a full day or at the end of a multi-day trip, rather than on every leg. It is never included in the price.
Can I tip in euros?
Yes — euros are fine for your Prestigo chauffeur. Elsewhere, Czech koruna is the local currency and the easier choice: not everyone can use euro coins, and koruna works better for small amounts.
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