Do I need to tip in Israel?

Tipping is customary in Israel across many everyday services.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in Israel?

In restaurants, 10-15% is common for good service. At bars, 10-15% is a common range for tabs; for taxis, tipping is usually not expected.

What counts as a bigger tip for exceptional service in Israel?

A bigger tip is usually for standout service, not by default. Restaurant tipping is common across Israel

How do people usually leave the tip in Israel?

Cash in ILS is often the easiest option, though card tipping is common in cities and tourist areas. Use ILS cash when you want the tip to go directly to staff.

Tipping in Israel

ILSLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is customary in Israel. Around 10-15% is common in restaurants and bars, while taxis usually just round up or leave nothing extra.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant

Standard:10-15%

Bar

Standard:10-15%

Taxi

Standard:Not expected

How to tip in Israel

•Tip around 10-15% in restaurants and bars

•Use ILS cash when you want the tip to go directly to staff

•Taxis usually do not require a tip

Quick tips

Restaurant tipping is common across Israel

Cash tips may be more direct than card add-ons in some venues

VAT 17% is tax not tip

Other situations (8)

Delivery5-20 ILS

Hairdresser / BarberRound up

Spa & Massage10-15%

Hotel Staff10-20 ILS

Tour guides10%

Valet ParkingRound up

Airport ServicesRound up

Car Services / UberNot expected

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