How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Egypt?

Expected — 0–10%. Round up generously.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Egypt?

Expected — Expected. 20-50 EGP per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Egypt?

Expected — Expected. 20-50 EGP per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Egypt?

Expected — 10–20%. $10-20 USD for day tours.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Egypt?

Expected — 5–10%. 10-20 EGP.

Tipping in Egypt

How much to tip in Egypt

Tipping (baksheesh) is a way of life. Small tips expected for many services.

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Where are you?

Currency

Service

Restaurant in Egypt

Expected10–15%

10-15%. Check if service charge included.

Cash preferred

Bill amount

E£

Tip

Split between

Number of people

Your tip

Tip (10%)

EGP 5.00

Total

EGP 55.00

Tipping customs in Egypt by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Expected · 10–15%	10-15%. Check if service charge included.
Bar	Expected · 10–15%	10%.
Taxi & rideshare	Expected · 0–10%	Round up generously.
Hotel porter	Expected · Expected	20-50 EGP per bag.
Housekeeping	Expected · Expected	20-50 EGP per night.
Tour guide	Expected · 10–20%	$10-20 USD for day tours.
Spa & massage	Expected · 10–15%	10-15%.
Food delivery	Expected · 5–10%	10-20 EGP.
Hair salon	Expected · 10–15%	10%.

Cash is preferred for tips in Egypt. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.

Questions travelers ask

How much do you tip for restaurant in Egypt?: Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%. Check if service charge included.
How much do you tip for bar in Egypt?: Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Egypt?: Expected — 0–10%. Round up generously.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Egypt?: Expected — Expected. 20-50 EGP per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Egypt?: Expected — Expected. 20-50 EGP per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Egypt?: Expected — 10–20%. $10-20 USD for day tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Egypt?: Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Egypt?: Expected — 5–10%. 10-20 EGP.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Egypt?: Expected — 10–15%. 10%.

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