Tipping in Pakistan
PKR
Last reviewed · Apr 2026Sources & methodology
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.
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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
More tipping 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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Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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