Tipping in Northern Cyprus
TRYLast reviewed · Aug 2026
Around 5-10% in restaurants when servis is not already on the bill. Leave restaurant tips in cash Turkish lira. Card terminals rarely offer a tip line.
Tipping customaryQuick answer
Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Northern Cyprus
•Pay the bill in Turkish lira when you can
•Check whether servis is already listed before adding more
•Hand restaurant tips in cash so they reach your server
Quick tips
Crossing from the Republic? Tip cash in lira, not leftover euros
If "servis" is already on the bill, another tip is a thank-you, not a double charge
Seafront and hotel-strip spots tip more readily than a neighbourhood lokanta
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & MassageRound up or about 10%
Hotel Staff20-50 TRY
Tour guidesSmall cash tip
Valet ParkingSmall cash tip
Airport ServicesSmall cash tip
Car Services / UberRound up
Travel essentials
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