According to new research from Tesco Bank, 40 percent of holidaymakers don’t check tipping etiquette before they travel.

Around one in four British tourists don’t feel confident about the costs of things abroad while 10 percent often end up overpaying for items.

When it comes to tipping, it can be hard to know how much is the standard amount to pay at a restaurant or for a service.

Iain Donachie, head of money services at Tesco Bank, said: “Checking the tipping culture before your holiday can often be overlooked. But not being aware of how much to tip really can have consequences for holidaymakers and their budgets.

“Pick up a guidebook or have a look online at how much you should tip after activities such as eating out, getting coffee, or taking a taxi ride – as the percentages can differ depending on where you are. Make sure to factor in tips when exchanging your money before you travel, as cash is often preferred for this.”

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USA

The USA has a unique tipping culture and Britons could be left shocked by the amount they are expected to pay.

People usually pay a 15 to 20 percent tip on a meal while tourists are also expected to tip hotel porters and staff.

Turkey

Tipping isn’t very common in Turkey but tourists can leave extra money for a particularly good meal or service. Bars, taxis and coffee shops usually don’t require a tip either.

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Spain

In Spain, most cafes, restaurants and bars will include a service charge on the bill. If the restaurant doesn’t have a service charge, consider leaving between five and 10 percent.

Portugal

A service charge is usually added for meals but tipping isn’t that common in Portugal. Rounding up a meal to the next euro is usually appreciated. Taxis don’t require tips.

Italy

A service charge is usually added to the bill. Italy also has a cover charge systems where tourists are charged for bread and olives per person.

Greece and Cyprus

Tipping isn’t expected in Greece or Cyprus but it’s a nice gesture to leave around 10 percent for a particularly good meal or service.

France

A service charge is added to the bill in France. Tourists can tip extra if they feel they’ve had a particularly good experience.

Iain added: “My suggestion would be to check the average cost of a meal at your destination and add the local tipping percentage to give you an estimate. You can then include this amount when working out how much money to exchange for your trip.”

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