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Tipping in Nepal

NPRLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not expected except for trekking guides and porters. Service charge is often on restaurant bills; round up or small cash (NPR).

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:Service included
Exceptional:5-10%
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+No service charge: 5-10%. Local eateries small change only.
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Nepal
•Check the bill for service charge
•Round up or leave small cash (NPR)
•Tip guides and porters in NPR in envelope on last evening
Quick tips
10% service charge common at tourist restaurants (check the bill)
Tip in Nepalese rupees not USD
Guides and porters depend on tips
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff100-300 NPR
Tour guides300-500 NPR
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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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.