Tipping in Iran
How much to tip in Iran
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Small tips welcomed.
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Restaurant in Iran
Appreciated5–10%5-10% at nicer restaurants.
Cash preferred
$
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip
Tip (10%)
$5.00
Total
$55.00
Tipping customs in Iran by service
| Service | Norm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | Appreciated · 5–10% | 5-10% at nicer restaurants. |
| Bar | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Alcohol restricted. |
| Taxi & rideshare | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Round up the fare. |
| Hotel porter | Expected · Expected | 50000-100000 IRR per bag. |
| Housekeeping | Not customary | 50000-100000 IRR per night. |
| Tour guide | Expected · 10–15% | $5-10 USD for day tours. |
| Spa & massage | Appreciated · 5–10% | 10% appreciated. |
| Food delivery | Appreciated · Up to 10% | Small tip appreciated. |
| Hair salon | Appreciated · 5–10% | Round up. |
Cash is preferred for tips in Iran. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
- How much do you tip for restaurant in Iran?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 5-10% at nicer restaurants.
- How much do you tip for bar in Iran?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Alcohol restricted.
- How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Iran?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up the fare.
- How much do you tip for hotel porter in Iran?
- Expected — Expected. 50000-100000 IRR per bag.
- How much do you tip for housekeeping in Iran?
- Not customary. 50000-100000 IRR per night.
- How much do you tip for tour guide in Iran?
- Expected — 10–15%. $5-10 USD for day tours.
- How much do you tip for spa & massage in Iran?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% appreciated.
- How much do you tip for food delivery in Iran?
- Appreciated — Up to 10%. Small tip appreciated.
- How much do you tip for hair salon in Iran?
- Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.
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