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Tipping in Georgia

GELLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is appreciated in Georgia. At restaurants 10-15% is common; a 10% service charge is often on the bill.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10-15%
Exceptional:15%
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+If no 10% on bill leave 10-15%. If 10% included extra optional. Card tip possible at many places.
Bar
Standard:10%
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5%
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+Round up. Tour driver about 5%. Not obligatory.
How to tip in Georgia
•Check the bill for 10% service charge
•Tip via card (Bank of Georgia/TBC terminals) or cash in GEL
•Delivery apps allow tip to courier (100% to them)
Quick tips
10% often on restaurant bill
0-10% extra optional
Not obligatory
Other situations
Delivery10%
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff1-5 GEL per day
Tour guides10-15%
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.