Tipping in Mongolia
MNTLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is not customary in Mongolia, but it is appreciated in tourist-facing restaurants and tours. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous, while taxis usually just round up.
Tipping not expectedMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+Check the bill for any service charge first
+Tourist restaurants may appreciate 5-10% for good service
−Casual local places usually only need rounding up
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+A small extra is enough for table service
−Counter service usually does not need more
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Mongolia
•Use MNT cash for small direct tips
•Leave up to 10% only for very good restaurant service
•Treat tour guides and drivers separately from taxis
Quick tips
Tour guides and drivers matter more for tipping than city taxis
Cash is much more important outside Ulaanbaatar
Tour operators often suggest guide and driver tips separately
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage5-10%
Hotel Staff5,000-10,000 MNT per bag
Tour guides30,000-60,000 MNT per person per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services5,000-10,000 MNT per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Mongolia
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.