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Tipping in Nepal

NPRLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is modest in Nepal outside tourism, but it is customary for trekking guides and porters. In restaurants, service charge is often already included, so extra tipping is usually small.

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Check the bill for service charge first
+Tourist restaurants may add service charge, so extra tipping is modest
−Local eateries usually only need small change
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up

How to tip in Nepal

•Check the bill for service charge in restaurants
•Use NPR cash for small city tips
•Tip trekking guides and porters separately at the end of the trek

Quick tips

Trekking guides often get 10-15 USD per day
Porters often get 5-10 USD per day
City tipping is lighter than trekking tipping

Other situations (8)

DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff100-300 NPR
Tour guides10-15 USD per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services100-300 NPR
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Nepal

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.