Because the minimum wage in America is quite low, workers rely on tipping to make up this difference. Travellers are encouraged to tip 20 to 25% for services like at a restaurant, bar, cafe, hotel, taxi or delivery food service. However, sometimes your tip will automatically added to your bill as a gratuity; if you see this, then it means you don’t have to tip any extra (although you’re welcome to!). If you join one of our America tours, then the trip leader will be happy to go over how tipping works in the USA.