Tipping in Lithuania
EURLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Tipping is customary in Lithuanian restaurants, where 5-10% is common for good service. In bars and taxis, tipping is lighter and often just means rounding up.
Tipping customaryMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10%
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+Check the bill for any service charge first
+Very good service may justify a little more
−Counter or fast food places usually do not expect the same tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Tip jars and small change are common
−Counter service usually does not expect more
Taxi
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:Round up
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+App rides often use ratings instead of tips
−Cash round-ups are optional, not expected
How to tip in Lithuania
•Check the bill for service charge
•Leave 5-10% in restaurants if satisfied
•Cash or card tips may both be possible, depending on the venue
Quick tips
Restaurant tips are still common, but usually modest
Bars and taxis are lighter on tipping than restaurants
Card payments are reducing cash tips in Lithuania
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff1-2 EUR
Tour guides5-10 EUR per person
Valet Parking1-2 EUR
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Lithuania
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.