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Tipping in Pakistan

PKRLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Tipping is not obligatory but appreciated; ""baksheesh"" helps get things done. High-end restaurants often add 10% service charge; at local or medium restaurants tip 30-50 PKR. Hotel staff 30-40 PKR; taxi 0-30 PKR if helpful; tour guide 200-300 PKR per day or 30-50 PKR per person group. Give tips directly to staff so they receive them. Wages are low so small tips are valued.

Tipping not expected

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:30-50 PKR
Exceptional:10%
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+Local or medium-end 30-50 PKR if satisfied. High-end often add 10% service charge?other tipping discretionary. Give to staff directly or leave small change on table (whototip
+TripReport).
Bar
Standard:30-50 PKR
Taxi
Standard:Not expected
Exceptional:20-30 PKR
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+Taxi drivers don't typically expect tips. 20-30 PKR if driver was helpful and friendly (whototip
+TripReport).
How to tip in Pakistan
•High-end: 10% service charge often on bill
•Local/medium restaurant 30-50 PKR
•give to staff directly or leave small change on table
Quick tips
Tipping not obligatory (TripReport)
Baksheesh = tip
helps get things done (TripReport)
Other situations
Delivery20-50 PKR
Hairdresser / BarberNot customary
Spa & Massage30-50 PKR
Hotel Staff30-40 PKR
Tour guides200-300 PKR per day
Valet Parking30-40 PKR
Airport Services30-40 PKR per bag
Car Services / UberNot expected

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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.