A Mountain Thank-You | Cash by Country

Tipping in Andorra follows the relaxed pattern of its French and Spanish neighbours. It is optional rather than an automatic surcharge, while a modest restaurant tip can be a warm response to genuinely good service.

The quick answer Check the bill first. For good restaurant service, leaving about 5-10% is appreciated but not required. At a cafe or in a taxi, rounding up is enough when you want to say thanks. Do not import a compulsory 20% habit into a place where the menu price starts as the real price.

Three useful ways to say gracies

RestaurantAbout 5-10% when earnedCafe or barRound up or leave coinsTaxiRound the fare if helpful

Optional should still feel optional

A blank tip line on a card terminal is an invitation, not a local minimum. Choose zero without embarrassment when service was ordinary or the bill already includes an added service amount.

A borda deserves the same calm arithmetic

Andorra's traditional bordes may feel like special-occasion dining, but the stone walls do not change the tipping system. Read the bill, reward attentive service if you wish and keep the gesture proportionate.

Cash makes a small tip visible

When paying the meal by card, a few euro coins can make an optional tip simple and direct. Ask whether a gratuity can be added to the terminal if you prefer to keep the wallet cash-light.

Round the taxi, not the entire travel budget

For a helpful driver or awkward luggage, rounding up is a natural thank-you. There is no need to turn a short valley transfer into a percentage exercise.

Reward the person, not pressure on the screen

Use service quality as the trigger. A thoughtful guide, patient instructor or staff member who solves a genuine problem may deserve more than a routine transaction, but the amount remains your choice.