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Tipping in Pakistan

PKRLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is not obligatory in Pakistan, and larger hotels and restaurants often already add a 10% service charge. Otherwise, people usually round up or leave a small cash tip for good service.

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+Larger hotels and restaurants often already add a 10% service charge
+If no service charge is included, rounding up or leaving a small extra is common
−Casual eateries usually do not expect a formal percentage tip
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+A small cash tip is enough in bars and cafes
−A formal percentage is not usually expected
Taxi
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:20-30 PKR
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+Taxi drivers do not usually expect tips
−Only add a little extra for helpful service

How to tip in Pakistan

•Check the bill first because larger hotels and restaurants may already include a 10% service charge
•Use PKR cash for small direct tips
•Keep taxi tipping minimal and optional

Quick tips

Service charge is common in larger hotels and restaurants
Most everyday tipping in Pakistan is based on small cash amounts, not strict percentages
Taxi drivers usually get little or nothing beyond a small round-up

Other situations (8)

Delivery20-50 PKR
Hairdresser / BarberNot customary
Spa & Massage30-50 PKR
Hotel Staff30-40 PKR per bag
Tour guides200-300 PKR per day
Valet Parking30-40 PKR
Airport Services30-40 PKR per bag
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping questions in Pakistan

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.