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Tipping in Lebanon

LBPLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is customary in Lebanon; service staff are often underpaid. At restaurants leave 10-15%; the 11% VAT on the bill is not the tip. Cash preferred; USD is widely accepted alongside LBP.

Tipping customary

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:10-15%
Exceptional:15%+
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+10-15% standard. Tip more for exceptional service or long stay. Cash preferred.
Bar
Standard:10%
Exceptional:10%
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+10% of bill if at table
+at casual bar round up or small amount per drink. Cash preferred.
Taxi
Standard:Round up

How to tip in Lebanon

•10-15% at restaurants (11% VAT on bill is not the tip)
•Cash tips preferred even if you pay by card
•USD widely accepted

Quick tips

Restaurant 10-15%
bar 10% or per drink
Bellhop and housekeeping: small amount in LBP or USD

Other situations (8)

Delivery10%
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel StaffRound up
Tour guides10%
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Lebanon

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.