Restaurant
10-15%. Service charge sometimes included.
10–15%Tipping in Saudi Arabia
How much to tip in
Saudi Arabia
Tipping is appreciated. 10-15% is common at restaurants.
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Restaurant in Saudi Arabia
Expected10–15%10-15%. Service charge sometimes included.
Cash preferred
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%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 10%SAR 5.00
Total billSAR 55.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Alcohol prohibited.
Taxi & rideshare
Round up or 10%.
Up to 10%Hotel porter
SAR 10-20 per bag.
ExpectedHousekeeping
SAR 10-20 per night.
ExpectedTour guide
SAR 50-100 for tours.
10–15%Spa & massage
15%.
10–15%Food delivery
SAR 5-10.
5–10%Hair salon
10%.
10–15%Cash is preferred for tips in Saudi Arabia. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%. Service charge sometimes included.
How much do you tip for bar in Saudi Arabia?
Not customary. Alcohol prohibited.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in Saudi Arabia?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Round up or 10%.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — Expected. SAR 10-20 per bag.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — Expected. SAR 10-20 per night.
How much do you tip for tour guide in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — 10–15%. SAR 50-100 for tours.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — 10–15%. 15%.
How much do you tip for food delivery in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — 5–10%. SAR 5-10.
How much do you tip for hair salon in Saudi Arabia?
Expected — 10–15%. 10%.
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