Tipping in Georgia
GEL
Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
Tipping is appreciated but modest. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service when no service charge appears. Cafes and taxis often just round up or leave a small cash tip.
Rounding commonQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Check the bill for any service charge first
+Cash tips are common and direct
−Casual khinkali spots and cafes may only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Cocktail bars or table service may justify a little more
−Casual bars and cafes usually only leave small change
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:2-5 GEL
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+Use Bolt or agree the fare first
−Short rides usually only need rounding up
How to tip in Georgia
•Check the bill for a service line before tipping extra
•Hand cash to the server — card tips often miss staff
•Use Bolt for taxis and round up the fare if you want to tip
Quick tips
Restaurant tipping is more common than taxi tipping
Bolt is the easiest way to avoid overpaying for taxis
Small cash tips are more common than formal percentages outside restaurants
More tipping situations (8)
DeliverySmall cash tip
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff2-5 GEL per bag
Tour guides20-50 GEL per person per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services2-5 GEL per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Georgia
Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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