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Tipping in Russia

How much to tip in
Russia

Tipping is becoming more common. 10% is appreciated.

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Restaurant in Russia

Appreciated5–15%

10-15% for good service.

Cash preferred

%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%RUB 5.00
Total billRUB 55.00

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Appreciated

Restaurant

10-15% for good service.

5–15%
Appreciated

Bar

Round up.

5–10%
Appreciated

Taxi & rideshare

Round up fare.

Up to 10%
Not customary

Hotel porter

100-200 RUB per bag.

Not customary

Housekeeping

100-200 RUB per night.

Appreciated

Tour guide

500-1000 RUB for tours.

5–10%
Appreciated

Spa & massage

10% appreciated.

10–15%
Appreciated

Food delivery

50-100 RUB.

Up to 10%
Appreciated

Hair salon

10% or round up.

5–10%

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

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Russia?

Appreciated — 5–15%. 10-15% for good service.

How much do you tip for bar in Russia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. Round up.

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

Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up fare.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Russia?

Not customary. 100-200 RUB per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Russia?

Not customary. 100-200 RUB per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Russia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 500-1000 RUB for tours.

How much do you tip for spa & massage in Russia?

Appreciated — 10–15%. 10% appreciated.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Russia?

Appreciated — Up to 10%. 50-100 RUB.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Russia?

Appreciated — 5–10%. 10% or round up.

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