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Tipping in Turkey

How much to tip in
Turkey

Tipping is common and expected. 10-15% is standard.

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Restaurant in Turkey

Expected10–15%

10-15%. Some restaurants add service charge.

Cash preferred

₺
%

Split between

Number of people

1
Your tip · 10%TRY 5.00
Total billTRY 55.00

Travel guide

Know the
local custom.

Expected

Restaurant

10-15%. Some restaurants add service charge.

10–15%
Expected

Bar

Round up or TRY 10-20 per drink.

5–10%
Expected

Taxi & rideshare

Round up or 10%.

5–10%
Expected

Hotel porter

TRY 20-50 per bag.

Expected
Expected

Housekeeping

TRY 30-50 per night.

Expected
Expected

Tour guide

$10-20 USD per day.

10–15%
Expected

Spa & massage

15-20% for hammam and spa services.

10–20%
Expected

Food delivery

TRY 10-30.

5–10%
Expected

Hair salon

10-15%.

10–15%

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

Questions travelers ask

Good
questions.

How much do you tip for restaurant in Turkey?

Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%. Some restaurants add service charge.

How much do you tip for bar in Turkey?

Expected — 5–10%. Round up or TRY 10-20 per drink.

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

Expected — 5–10%. Round up or 10%.

How much do you tip for hotel porter in Turkey?

Expected — Expected. TRY 20-50 per bag.

How much do you tip for housekeeping in Turkey?

Expected — Expected. TRY 30-50 per night.

How much do you tip for tour guide in Turkey?

Expected — 10–15%. $10-20 USD per day.

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

Expected — 10–20%. 15-20% for hammam and spa services.

How much do you tip for food delivery in Turkey?

Expected — 5–10%. TRY 10-30.

How much do you tip for hair salon in Turkey?

Expected — 10–15%. 10-15%.

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