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NYC tips run higher than the national average. Calculate the right amount for restaurants, taxis, hotels, and delivery in New York.
New York City has some of the highest tipping expectations in the United States. The cost of living is significantly higher, and service workers in NYC depend on tips more than in most other cities. The local standard at sit-down restaurants is 20%, with many locals tipping 22–25% for good service.
The standard NYC restaurant tip is 20%, with 22–25% common for good service. Tipping below 18% in New York City is generally considered low.
Tip NYC taxi drivers 15–20%. Most yellow cabs now suggest 20%, 25%, or 30% — 20% is the standard choice.
Counter service tipping in NYC is optional but common. Many locals tip $1–2 or 10–15% at coffee shops and casual spots.
NYC combined sales tax is 8.875%. Double the tax on your bill to get roughly 17–18%, then round up to reach 20%.