Restaurant
10-15%. Check if service charge included.
10–15%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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Restaurant in Egypt
Expected10–15%10-15%. Check if service charge included.
Cash preferred
E£
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%EGP 5.00
Total billEGP 55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
10%.
10–15%Taxi & rideshare
Round up generously.
0–10%Hotel porter
20-50 EGP per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
20-50 EGP per night.
ExpectedTour guide
$10-20 USD for day tours.
10–20%Spa & massage
10-15%.
10–15%Food delivery
10-20 EGP.
5–10%Hair salon
10%.
10–15%Cash is preferred for tips in Egypt. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
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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