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Tipping in Cambodia

KHRLast reviewed · Jun 2026

Tipping is not expected in daily life. Small cash tips show up mainly in tourist areas for hotel staff, guides, and tuk-tuk drivers. Round up at restaurants when you want to say thanks, but street food stalls need nothing extra.

Tipping not expected

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Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small cash tip
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+Service charge may appear in upmarket places (check the bill)
+Small cash tips are appreciated in tourist areas
Street food and local stalls do not expect tips
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:4000-8000 KHR
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+Round up for longer journeys or luggage
+Agree the fare before the trip
No tip expected for short rides

How to tip in Cambodia

Check the bill for service charge
Round up or leave a small cash tip if you wish
Use riel cash when possible

Quick tips

Service charge may appear in upmarket restaurants (check the bill)
Tourist areas use cash tips more often than local everyday places
Tipping is optional but appreciated in tourist areas

More tipping situations (8)

DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff4000 KHR per bag
Tour guides20000-40000 KHR
Valet Parking4000 KHR per bag
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Cambodia