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Tipping in Houston
Texas
Tip 18–20% at restaurants, 15–20% for rides, and $3–5 per night for housekeeping.
What to tip in Houston
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 18–20% | Houston has incredible diversity in cuisine. Tipping is standard at all sit-down spots. |
| Bars & pubs | $1–2 per drink | Standard per-drink tip. Houston has a growing craft beer scene. |
| Hospital valet | $2–5 | The Texas Medical Center runs paid valet stands at its hospitals (flat fees around $17–20). The fee goes to the operator, not the attendant — the tip is separate. |
| Taxis & rideshare | 15–20% | Uber/Lyft are the go-to. Tip through the app. |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5/night | Leave cash daily with a thank-you note. |
| Food trucks | Not required | Tip jars are common. $1 is appreciated. |
| Stadium food & drinks | Not required | NRG Stadium concessions do not expect tips. |
What's different here
- •Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world — 60+ institutions and around 160,000 visitors a day. Hospital valet is an everyday transaction here: the posted fee goes to the parking operator, and a $2–5 tip to the attendant is separate. If volunteers staff a stand, they usually cannot accept tips — the sign at the stand is the authority.
- •Free parking is more common than in NYC or LA, but stadium parking costs $20–40.