Restaurant
5-10% or round up.
5–10%Tipping in Bulgaria
How much to tip in
Bulgaria
Tipping is customary but modest. 5-10% or round up.
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Restaurant in Bulgaria
Expected5–10%5-10% or round up.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%$5.00
Total bill$55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Round up.
5–10%Taxi & rideshare
Round up the fare.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
2-5 BGN per bag.
Housekeeping
2-5 BGN per night.
Tour guide
10-20 BGN for day tours.
5–10%Spa & massage
10% appreciated.
5–10%Food delivery
1-2 BGN.
Up to 10%Hair salon
10% or round up.
5–10%Cash is preferred for tips in Bulgaria. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Bulgaria?
Expected — 5–10%. 5-10% or round up.
How much do you tip for bar in Bulgaria?
Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Bulgaria?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Bulgaria?
Not customary. 2-5 BGN per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Bulgaria?
Not customary. 2-5 BGN per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Bulgaria?
Expected — 5–10%. 10-20 BGN for day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Bulgaria?
Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Bulgaria?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. 1-2 BGN.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Bulgaria?
Expected — 5–10%. 10% or round up.
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